Chapter 61 — Knitted apparel
HS 6109 — T-shirts, singlets and vests, knitted
T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted — a common heading for basic knitted tops.
What falls under HS 6109?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- cotton t-shirts
- tank tops
- knitted vests
Examples, not a ruling — the exact code depends on the finished product.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 6109, the rate usually turns on:
- fibre content (cotton vs synthetic)
- knitted vs woven construction
- destination country and textile agreements
Duty rates are not shown here on purpose: they depend on the full 8–10 digit code, the destination country and any trade remedies. Enter the rate your broker confirms into the landed-cost calculator.
Questions
Common questions about HS 6109
Does fibre content change the duty on t-shirts?
Often yes. Cotton and man-made fibre garments can carry different rates, and textiles are among the more heavily tariffed categories. Confirm the fibre split and destination.
Related headings
All headingsNeighbouring codes
6203Men's suits, jackets and trousers (not knitted)men's trousers, blazers and jackets, suits and ensembles6204Women's suits, dresses and trousers (not knitted)dresses, skirts, women's trousers and blazers6302Bed linen, table linen, toilet and kitchen linenbed sheets and duvet covers, towels, tablecloths
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