Heading 6109
HTS code 6109 — T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted
- Tariff lines
- 35
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.6% to 32%
Tariff lines under heading 6109
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6109.10.0004 | T-shirts, all white, short hemmed sleeves, hemmed bottom, crew or round neckline, or V-neck with a mitered seam at the center of the V, without pockets, trim or embroidery (352) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Men's or boys') | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0007 | Singlets, all white, without pockets, trim or embroidery (352) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Men's or boys') | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0011 | Thermal undershirts (352) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Men's or boys') | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0012 | Men's (338) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Men's or boys' > Other T-shirts) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0014 | Boys' (338) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Men's or boys' > Other T-shirts) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0018 | Men's (338) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Men's or boys' > Tank tops and other singlets) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0023 | Boys' (338) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Men's or boys' > Tank tops and other singlets) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0027 | Other (338) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Men's or boys') | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0037 | Underwear (352) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Women's or girls') | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0040 | Women's (339) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Women's or girls' > Other > T-shirts) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0045 | Girls' (339) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Women's or girls' > Other > T-shirts) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0060 | Women's (339) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Women's or girls' > Other > Tank tops) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0065 | Girls' (339) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Women's or girls' > Other > Tank tops) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.10.0070 | Other (339) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of cotton > Women's or girls' > Other) | 16.5% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1007 | Men's (638) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Men's or boys' > T-shirts) | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1009 | Boys' (638) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Men's or boys' > T-shirts) | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1013 | Men's (638) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Men's or boys' > Tank tops and singlets) | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1025 | Boys' (638) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Men's or boys' > Tank tops and singlets) | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1047 | Thermal undershirts (652) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Men's or boys') | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1049 | Other (638) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Men's or boys') | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1050 | Women's (639) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Women's or girls' > T-shirts) | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1060 | Girls' (639) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Women's or girls' > T-shirts) | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1065 | Women's (639) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Women's or girls' > Tank tops and singlets) | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1070 | Girls' (639) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Women's or girls' > Tank tops and singlets) | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1075 | Thermal undershirts (652) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Women's or girls') | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1090 | Other (639) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of man-made fibers > Women's or girls') | 32% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1510 | Underwear (459) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of wool, with long sleeves > Men's or boys') | 5.6% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1520 | Other (438) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of wool, with long sleeves > Men's or boys') | 5.6% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1530 | Underwear (459) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of wool, with long sleeves > Women's or girls') | 5.6% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.1540 | Other (438) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Of wool, with long sleeves > Women's or girls') | 5.6% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.4010 | Men's or boys' (738) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste) | 2.6% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.4020 | Women's or girls' (739) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste) | 2.6% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.8010 | Men's or boys' (838) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Other) | 16% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.8020 | Of wool (438) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Other > Women's or girls') | 16% | doz., kg |
| 6109.90.8030 | Other (838) (T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Other > Women's or girls') | 16% | doz., kg |
Documents required to import under 6109
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
- CPSC Certificate of Compliance (Form 356)Conditional
Required for consumer products subject to a CPSC safety rule (e.g. toys, furniture, children's items)
Children's products also require third-party CPC testing; filed via ACE
Common questions
- What is HTS code 6109?
- HTS heading 6109 covers t-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted. It sits in Chapter 61 (apparel, knitted or crocheted) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 35 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 6109?
- General duty rates from 2.6% to 32%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 6109 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 61
- 6101Men's or boys' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103
- 6102Women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104
- 6103Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted
- 6104Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted
- 6105Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted
- 6106Women's or girls' blouses and shirts, knitted or crocheted
- 6107Men's or boys' underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted
- 6108Women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, night dresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted