Men's or boys' shirts — HTS 6205
Men's or boys' shirts
Chapter 62 › Heading 6205
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6205 is a broad product category for men's or boys' shirts made from textile materials. It groups shirt products at the 4-digit level, but it is not usually detailed enough for entry filing, landed-cost calculations, or duty treatment.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, work down the tariff hierarchy. Confirm that the garment belongs in heading 6205, then use the more specific subheadings and statistical subdivisions, which commonly distinguish the fiber or material, construction, and other garment characteristics. The product's actual design and composition—not its marketing name—control classification, and close cases may require a customs broker or a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What to check
- Verify that the item is a men's or boys' shirt and that heading 6205, rather than another apparel heading, fits its construction and features.
- Document the fiber content by weight, including any blends, using the product specification sheet and manufacturing records.
- Check the garment's construction and design details, such as knit versus woven fabric, sleeves, openings, collars, pockets, and whether it functions as a shirt or another garment type.
- Read every level of the HTSUS below heading 6205 and compare the legal notes and statistical descriptions before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Keep classification support on file and ask a customs broker or request a CBP binding ruling when the garment could reasonably fit more than one category.
HTS heading 6205 summary
Men's or boys' shirts is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6205.20 | Of cotton |
| 6205.30 | Of man-made fibers |
| 6205.90 | Of other textile materials |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6205?
Men's or boys' shirts. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.