Men's man-made fiber knit shirts from India
India exported $67.7 million of men's man-made fiber knit shirts (HS 6105.20) in FY2025-26, down 20% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 23.6% to 42% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 33.6% to 52% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 23.6%China 33.6%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $68MDown 20.4% on last year
- HS code
- 6105.20Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6105.20.10.00 | Of man-made fibers: Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (438) | 13.6% | 23.6% | 33.6% |
| 6105.20.20 | Of man-made fibers: Other | 32% | 42% | 52% |
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 man-made fiber knit shirts
India's exports to all countries under HS 6105.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6105.20 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 man-made fiber knit shirts from India?
23.6% to 42% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6105.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 33.6% to 52%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for men's man-made fiber knit shirts?
6105.20, under heading 6105 (Men's or boys' shirts, 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 men's man-made fiber knit shirts?
Yes. India exported $67.7 million under HS 6105.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.