Men's cotton shirts from India
India exported $643 million of men's cotton shirts (HS 6205.20) in FY2025-26, down 11% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 18.7% to 29.7% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 28.7% to 39.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 18.7%China 28.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $643MDown 10.7% on last year
- HS code
- 6205.20Page 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.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6205.20.10.00 | Of cotton: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (340) | 8.7% | 18.7% | 28.7% |
| 6205.20.20 | Of cotton: Other | 19.7% | 29.7% | 39.7% |
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 shirts
India's exports to all countries under HS 6205.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6205.20 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 shirts from India?
18.7% to 29.7% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6205.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 28.7% to 39.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for men's cotton shirts?
6205.20, under heading 6205 (Men's or boys' shirts). 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 shirts?
Yes. India exported $643 million under HS 6205.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.