HS Code 6109
T-Shirts and Singlets
HS code 6109 is for T-shirts, singlets, and other vests of knitted or crocheted material, serving as the primary code for casual basic tops.
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HS Code 6109 — T-Shirts and Singlets
This is one of the most used trade codes globally, covering T-shirts, tank tops, and singlets of all fibre types, provided they are knitted or crocheted. It excludes garments with collars.
What's included
- Cotton T-shirts
- Polyester tank tops
- Knitted singlets
- Graphic tees
What's excluded
- Polo shirts → use
6105(Polo shirts have collars and belong in 6105 or 6106.) - Pullovers and jumpers → use
6110(Sweaters and cardigans fall under heading 6110.)
Common examples
- 100% Cotton white T-shirt
- Athletic polyester singlet
- Oversized graphic cotton tee
Frequently asked questions
Are thermal shirts 6109?
Yes, if they are simple knitted vests or long-sleeve T-shirt styles without collars.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 15% - 32%
- Documentation: Often subject to anti-dumping duties or quotas depending on the country of origin.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam
- Top importers: USA, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan
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Key takeaway
The high-volume commodity code for all collarless knitted casual tops.
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