T-Shirt
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100% Cotton Knitted T-Shirts, Tank Tops & Singlets
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What is classified under HS Code 6109.10.00?
HS Code 6109.10.00 covers t-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted, of cotton (Crew neck, V-neck, tank tops, henley shirts). In commercial practice these goods are traded as T-Shirt made of 100% Cotton Single Jersey, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as t-shirt, tee, cotton t-shirt.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 61 (Knitted or Crocheted Apparel), then Heading 6109 (T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted) and Subheading 6109.10 (Of cotton), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 6109.10.00. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, 100% Cotton Single Jersey and T-Shirt.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (100% Cotton Single Jersey) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 6109.10.00
- Commercial invoice: print 6109.10.00 next to the item description (T-Shirt) with the material composition (100% Cotton Single Jersey) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself. Note for this code: The single highest-volume export apparel classification globally by unit volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 6109.10.00?
HS Code 6109.10.00 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted, of cotton (Crew neck, V-neck, tank tops, henley shirts)". It falls under Chapter 61 (Knitted or Crocheted Apparel).
Which products are classified under HS Code 6109.10.00?
This code covers T-Shirt made of 100% Cotton Single Jersey. Key commercial items include t-shirt, tee, cotton t-shirt, crew neck.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 6109.10.00?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. The single highest-volume export apparel classification globally by unit volume.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 6109.10.00?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.