HS code for dress shirt
The U.S. HS code for a dress shirt is usually 6205.20.20.26 (men's, cotton), with a 19.7% general duty and an estimated total of 32.2% from China and 32.2% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 57.2% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's, cotton | 6205.20.20.26 | 19.7% | 32.2% |
| Men's, polyester | 6205.30.20.30 | 29.1¢/kg + 25.9% | 38.4% |
- 6205.20.20.26: Men's or boys' shirts / Of cotton / Dress shirts / Men's (340)
- 6205.30.20.30: Men's or boys' shirts / Of man-made fibers / Dress / Men's (640)
What decides the code
A dress shirt is a men's shirt classified in heading 6205, with the code set by fiber content and gender.
- Fiber content decides the subheading: cotton dress shirts fall under 6205.20.20.26 and polyester dress shirts fall under 6205.30.20.30.
- Gender decides the break within the subheading: the men's dress shirt lines are 6205.20.20.26 for cotton and 6205.30.20.30 for man-made fibers.
- Heading 6205 covers men's or boys' shirts, so a dress shirt with a full front opening and woven construction stays in this heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a cotton dress shirt in 6205.30.20.30 is wrong because that line covers man-made fiber shirts, not cotton.
- Classifying a polyester dress shirt in 6205.20.20.26 is wrong because that line is limited to cotton.
- Using a knit shirt heading for a woven dress shirt is wrong because heading 6205 covers woven shirts, not knit ones.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 32.2% = 19.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 57.2%.
- Vietnam
- 32.2% = 19.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6205.20.20.26, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Men's, cotton
- CN 6205 20 00, 12%
- Men's, polyester
- CN 6205 30 00, 12%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a dress shirt?
The U.S. HTS code for a dress shirt is usually 6205.20.20.26 (men's, cotton). Other versions use 6205.30.20.30 for men's, polyester. The first six digits, 6205.20, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a dress shirt from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6205.20.20.26 is 19.7%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 32.2% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 32.2%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.