Men's non-synthetic shirts from India
India exported $230 million of men's non-synthetic shirts (HS 6205.90) in FY2025-26, down 11% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 11.1% to 27.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 13.6% to 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 11.1%China 13.6%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $230MDown 11.0% on last year
- HS code
- 6205.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6205.90.05.00 | Of wool or fine animal hair: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (440) | 9.2% | 19.2% | 29.2% |
| 6205.90.07 | Of wool or fine animal hair: Other | 17.5% | 27.5% | 37.5% |
| 6205.90.10.00 | Of silk or silk waste: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (740) | 1.1% | 11.1% | 13.6% |
| 6205.90.30 | Of silk or silk waste: Other | 7.1% | 17.1% | 19.6% |
| 6205.90.40 | Of other textile materials: Other | 2.8% | 12.8% | 22.8% |
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 non-synthetic shirts
India's exports to all countries under HS 6205.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6205.90 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 non-synthetic shirts from India?
11.1% to 27.5% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 6205.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 13.6% to 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for men's non-synthetic shirts?
6205.90, 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 non-synthetic shirts?
Yes. India exported $230 million under HS 6205.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.