Non-cotton knit t-shirts from India
India exported $594 million of non-cotton knit t-shirts (HS 6109.90) in FY2025-26, down 3.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.6% to 42% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 15.1% to 52% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.6%China 15.1%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $594MDown 3.4% on last year
- HS code
- 6109.90Page 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 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6109.90.10 | Of other textile materials: Of man-made fibers | 32% | 42% | 52% |
| 6109.90.15 | Of other textile materials: Of wool, with long sleeves | 5.6% | 15.6% | 25.6% |
| 6109.90.40 | Of other textile materials: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 2.6% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| 6109.90.80 | Of other textile materials: Other | 16% | 26% | 36% |
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 non-cotton knit t-shirts
India's exports to all countries under HS 6109.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6109.90 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 non-cotton knit t-shirts from India?
12.6% to 42% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 6109.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 15.1% to 52%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for non-cotton knit t-shirts?
6109.90, under heading 6109 (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, 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 non-cotton knit t-shirts?
Yes. India exported $594 million under HS 6109.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.