HTS heading 6205 · Chapter 62
HTS 6205: Men's or boys' shirts
HTS heading 6205 covers men's or boys' shirts. It has 10 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 8.7% (1 line), 19.7% (1 line), 12.2% (1 line) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6205.20 | Of cotton: | ||||
| 6205.20.10.00 | Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (340)[doz., kg] | 8.7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | Estimate → |
| 6205.20.20 | Other | 19.7% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | |
| 6205.20.20.03 | Containing compact yarns described in statistical reporting number 5205.42.0021, 5205.43.0021, 5205.44.0021, 5205.46.0021 or 5205.47.0021 (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Dress shirts: | |||||
| With two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling: | |||||
| 6205.20.20.16 | Men's (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.20.20.21 | Boys' (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 6205.20.20.26 | Men's (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.20.20.31 | Boys' (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| Corduroy: | |||||
| 6205.20.20.36 | Men's (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Boys': | |||||
| 6205.20.20.41 | Imported as parts of playsuits (237)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.20.20.44 | Other (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| With two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling: | |||||
| 6205.20.20.47 | Napped (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 6205.20.20.51 | Men's (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Boys': | |||||
| 6205.20.20.56 | Imported as parts of playsuits (237)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.20.20.61 | Other (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| Men's: | |||||
| 6205.20.20.63 | Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.20.20.67 | Other (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Boys': | |||||
| 6205.20.20.71 | Imported as parts of playsuits (237)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.20.20.76 | Other (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.30 | Of man-made fibers: | ||||
| 6205.30.10.00 | Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (640)[doz., kg] | 12.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 76% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 6205.30.15 | Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 52.9¢/kg + 45% | |
| 6205.30.15.10 | Men's (440)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.30.15.20 | Boys' (440)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.30.20 | Other | 29.1¢/kg + 25.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 30.9¢/kg + 76% | |
| Dress: | |||||
| With two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling: | |||||
| 6205.30.20.10 | Men's (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.30.20.20 | Boys' (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 6205.30.20.30 | Men's (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.30.20.40 | Boys' (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| With two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling: | |||||
| 6205.30.20.50 | Men's (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Boys': | |||||
| 6205.30.20.55 | Imported as parts of playsuits (237)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.30.20.60 | Other (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| Men's: | |||||
| 6205.30.20.71 | Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.30.20.73 | Other (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Boys': | |||||
| 6205.30.20.75 | Imported as parts of playsuits (237)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.30.20.80 | Other (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90 | Of other textile materials: | ||||
| Of wool or fine animal hair: | |||||
| 6205.90.05.00 | Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (440)[doz., kg] | 9.2% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | Estimate → |
| 6205.90.07 | Other | 17.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 52.9¢/kg + 45% | |
| 6205.90.07.10 | Men's (440)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90.07.20 | Boys' (440)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Of silk or silk waste: | |||||
| 6205.90.10.00 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (740)[doz., kg] | 1.1% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 65% | Estimate → |
| 6205.90.30 | Other | 7.1% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 65% | |
| 6205.90.30.10 | Subject to cotton restraints (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90.30.20 | Subject to wool restraints (440)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90.30.30 | Subject to man-made fiber restraints (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90.30.50 | Other (840)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90.40 | Other | 2.8% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | |
| 6205.90.40.10 | Subject to cotton restraints (340)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90.40.20 | Subject to wool restraints (440)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90.40.30 | Subject to man-made fiber restraints (640)[doz., kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 6205.90.40.40 | Other (840)[doz., kg] | Estimate → |
49 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 6205.20.10.00 at the general rate of 8.7%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (8.7%) | $870.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $917.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 6205?
Heading 6205 has 10 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 8.7% (1 line), 19.7% (1 line), 12.2% (1 line), 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 6205?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 6205?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.