HS code for flannel shirt
The U.S. HS code for a flannel shirt is usually 6205.20.20.51 (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 | 6205.20.20.51 | 19.7% | 32.2% |
| Women's, cotton | 6206.30.30.11 | 15.4% | 27.9% |
- 6205.20.20.51: With two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling / Men's (340)
- 6206.30.30.11: With two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling / Women's (341)
What decides the code
A flannel shirt is a woven cotton shirt classified by gender, in heading 6205 for men and heading 6206 for women.
- Gender decides the heading. Men's cotton flannel shirts fall in heading 6205, women's cotton flannel shirts fall in heading 6206.
- Fiber content decides the subheading. Cotton flannel takes 6205.20.20.51 for men and 6206.30.30.11 for women.
- The woven construction and two or more colors in the warp and/or filling place the shirt in the plaid flannel breakout lines shown here.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a men's cotton flannel shirt in heading 6206 is wrong because that heading covers women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses.
- Classifying a women's cotton flannel shirt in heading 6205 is wrong because that heading covers men's or boys' shirts only.
- Putting a cotton flannel shirt in a knit shirt heading is wrong because flannel shirts are woven, not knit.
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 6205.20.20.51, 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%
- Women's, cotton
- CN 6206 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 flannel shirt?
The U.S. HTS code for a flannel shirt is usually 6205.20.20.51 (men's, cotton). Other versions use 6206.30.30.11 for women's, cotton. The first six digits, 6205.20, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a flannel shirt from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6205.20.20.51 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.