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Search and filter HS codes for knitted garments, woven garments, yarn, fabrics, trims & accessories, packaging, dyes, and machinery. Essential for customs classification and duty calculation.
How HS Codes Work
Chapter Knitted apparel Heading T-shirts/vests Subheading Cotton Country-specific Extended digits Enter a code above to see results.
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The first 6 digits (61.09.10) are internationally standardized by the World Customs Organization (WCO). Digits beyond 6 are country-specific for duty rates and detailed classification.
Important Note on HS Code Standardization
The first 6 digits of every HS code are internationally standardized (WCO). Beyond 6 digits, each country has its own extended classification and duty rates. Always verify with your country's customs authority.
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The first 6 digits are internationally standardized by the World Customs Organization (WCO). Digits beyond 6 are country-specific. Duty rates change regularly always verify with the official customs authority link before shipping.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HS Codes for Clothing
The HS code for a t-shirt typically falls under Chapter 61 or 62. For knitted cotton t-shirts, the HS code is 6109.10. For woven cotton t-shirts, use 6206.30. The exact code depends on the material (cotton, polyester, wool) and construction (knitted vs woven). Always verify with your country's customs authority.
To find the HS code for your garment: 1) Identify the garment type (t-shirt, dress, trousers), 2) Determine the material (cotton, polyester, wool), 3) Check if it's knitted or woven, 4) Use the search box above to find matching codes, 5) Verify with your country's customs authority link provided below. The first 6 digits are standardized internationally.
The first 6 digits of the HS code are standardized globally by the World Customs Organization (WCO). However, digits beyond the 6th are country-specific. For example, the USA uses 10 digits (HTS codes), the UK uses 10 digits, the EU uses 8 digits (TARIC codes), Australia uses 8 digits, and Canada uses 10 digits. Duty rates and regulations also vary by country.
The main HS code chapters for clothing and textiles are: Chapter 50-60 (Silk, wool, cotton, other vegetable textiles, man-made filaments, man-made staple fibres), Chapter 61 (Knitted apparel), Chapter 62 (Woven apparel), Chapter 63 (Other made-up textile articles, including worn clothing). Use the search tool above to find specific codes.
Accurate HS code classification is critical because: 1) It determines the correct duty rate you must pay, 2) Incorrect classification can lead to customs delays, penalties, and fines, 3) Different materials have different duty rates (e.g., cotton vs polyester), 4) Some countries have preferential trade agreements that reduce duties for certain classifications. Always verify with official customs authorities.