Women's knit blouses and shirts from India

India exported $71.5 million of women's knit blouses and shirts (HS 6106.90) in FY2025-26, up 12% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10.9% to 23.6% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 20.9% to 33.6% for goods from China.

US duty from India
10.9%China 20.9%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$71MUp 11.7% on last year
HS code
6106.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 10.9%
China 20.9%

India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 4 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
6106.90.10 Of other textile materials: Of wool or fine animal hair 13.6% 23.6% 33.6%
6106.90.15.00 Of silk or silk waste: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (739) 0.9% 10.9% 20.9%
6106.90.25 Of silk or silk waste: Other 5.6% 15.6% 25.6%
6106.90.30 Of other textile materials: Other 4.7% 14.7% 24.7%

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 women's knit blouses and shirts

FY2022-23 $42.7 million
FY2023-24 $52.0 million
FY2024-25 $64.0 million
FY2025-26 $71.5 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 6106.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6106.90 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 women's knit blouses and shirts from India?

10.9% to 23.6% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 6106.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20.9% to 33.6%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for women's knit blouses and shirts?

6106.90, under heading 6106 (Women's or girls' blouses and 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 women's knit blouses and shirts?

Yes. India exported $71.5 million under HS 6106.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.