Men's cotton garments from India

India exported $51.7 million of men's cotton garments (HS 6211.32) in FY2025-26, up 17% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 18.1% US import duty, against 28.1% for goods from China.

US duty from India
18.1%China 28.1%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$52MUp 17.3% on last year
HS code
6211.32Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 18.1%
China 28.1%

India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
6211.32.50 Of cotton: Recreational performance outerwear 8.1% 18.1% 28.1%
6211.32.90 Of cotton: Other 8.1% 18.1% 28.1%

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 men's cotton garments

FY2022-23 $39.0 million
FY2023-24 $48.0 million
FY2024-25 $44.1 million
FY2025-26 $51.7 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 6211.32, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6211.32 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 men's cotton garments from India?

18.1% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6211.32, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 28.1%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for men's cotton garments?

6211.32, under heading 6211 (Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export men's cotton garments?

Yes. India exported $51.7 million under HS 6211.32 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.