Men's man-made fiber shirts from India
India exported $79.3 million of men's man-made fiber shirts (HS 6205.30) in FY2025-26, down 24% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 22.2% US import duty, against 32.2% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 22.2%China 32.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $79MDown 23.8% on last year
- HS code
- 6205.30Page 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 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6205.30.10.00 | Of man-made fibers: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (640) | 12.2% | 22.2% | 32.2% |
| 6205.30.15 | Other: Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% | – | – |
| 6205.30.20 | Other: Other | 29.1¢/kg + 25.9% | – | – |
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 shirts
India's exports to all countries under HS 6205.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6205.30 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 shirts from India?
22.2% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 6205.30, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 32.2%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for men's man-made fiber shirts?
6205.30, 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 man-made fiber shirts?
Yes. India exported $79.3 million under HS 6205.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.