HS Code for Cotton T-Shirts
The HS Code for cotton t-shirts is 610910. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is 16.5%.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 610910 |
|---|---|
| US HTS (10-digit) | 6109100000 |
| EU CN Code (8-digit) | 61091000 |
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | 16.5% |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 12% |
| Chapter | 61 |
| Heading | 6109 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted, of cotton
HS Code 610910 covers knit cotton t-shirts and vests with a US MFN duty rate of 16.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specific U.S. import restrictions for cotton T-shirts (HTS 610910) related to forced labor?
Imports of cotton T-shirts under HTS 610910 are subject to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Shipments containing cotton or components from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) are presumed to be made with forced labor and are subject to detention, exclusion, or seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Importers must provide clear and convincing evidence of due diligence, supply chain tracing, and that the goods were not produced with forced labor to secure their release.
How does the cotton content affect the classification of a knitted T-shirt under HTS 610910?
HTS 610910 specifically requires the garment to be made of cotton. If the T-shirt contains any other textile fiber (e.g., polyester or elastane), it cannot be classified here and would fall under a different heading, such as 6109.90 for blends. The classification is strictly for T-shirts of cotton, with any non-cotton material making them ineligible for this pure material code.
Similar & Confused Codes for Cotton T-Shirts
A key classification distinction is between knitted and crocheted goods (Chapter 61) and woven garments (Chapter 62). A woven cotton shirt is classified under 6205.20, not 6109.10. Furthermore, for men's or boys' cotton t-shirts, use 6109.10.00, but for women's or girls' identical items, use 6109.10.00 as well, as the subheading is not gender-specific. Be precise with sleeve length: sleeveless undershirts (singlets) fall under 6109.10.00, but tank tops may be classified elsewhere if they have wide armholes and straps (e.g., 6114).
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