Cotton knit t-shirts from India
India exported $1.78 billion of cotton knit t-shirts (HS 6109.10) in FY2025-26, up 0.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 26.5% US import duty, against 36.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 26.5%China 36.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.78BUp 0.8% on last year
- HS code
- 6109.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6109.10.00 | T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton | 16.5% | 26.5% | 36.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of cotton knit t-shirts
India's exports to all countries under HS 6109.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6109.10 is 12%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on cotton knit t-shirts from India?
26.5% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 36.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirts?
6109.10, under heading 6109 (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export cotton knit t-shirts?
Yes. India exported $1.78 billion under HS 6109.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.