HS code for sweater
The U.S. HS code for a sweater is usually 6110.20.20.10 (men's, cotton), with a 16.5% general duty and an estimated total of 29% from China and 29% 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 54% 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 | 6110.20.20.10 | 16.5% | 29% |
| Men's, polyester | 6110.30.30.10 | 32% | 44.5% |
| Women's, cotton | 6110.20.20.20 | 16.5% | 29% |
| Women's, polyester | 6110.30.30.20 | 32% | 44.5% |
| Wool | 6110.11.00.30 | 16% | 28.5% |
- 6110.20.20.10: Of cotton / Sweaters / Men's (345)
- 6110.30.30.10: Of man-made fibers / Sweaters / Men's (645)
- 6110.20.20.20: Of cotton / Sweaters / Women's (345)
- 6110.30.30.20: Of man-made fibers / Sweaters / Women's (646)
- 6110.11.00.30: Of wool or fine animal hair / Of wool / Sweaters / Women's (446)
What decides the code
A knitted sweater is classified in heading 6110, with the line set by fiber content and gender.
- Fiber content decides the subheading: cotton goes to 6110.20.20, man-made fibers to 6110.30.30, and wool to 6110.11.00.
- Gender decides the statistical suffix: men's cotton is 6110.20.20.10 and women's cotton is 6110.20.20.20.
- Knitted or crocheted construction places the garment in heading 6110 rather than the woven apparel headings.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a knitted sweater in 6109 as a T-shirt is wrong because 6109 covers lighter knit tops, not sweaters.
- Putting a cotton sweater in 6110.30.30 is wrong because that line covers man-made fibers, not cotton.
- Using 6110.11.00 for a polyester sweater is wrong because that line covers wool and fine animal hair.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 29% = 16.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 54%.
- Vietnam
- 29% = 16.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6110.20.20.10, 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 6110 20 91, 12%
- Men's, polyester
- CN 6110 30 91, 12%
- Women's, cotton
- CN 6110 20 99, 12%
- Women's, polyester
- CN 6110 30 99, 12%
- Wool
- CN 6110 11 90, 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 sweater?
The U.S. HTS code for a sweater is usually 6110.20.20.10 (men's, cotton). Other versions use 6110.30.30.10 for men's, polyester, 6110.20.20.20 for women's, cotton, 6110.30.30.20 for women's, polyester. The first six digits, 6110.20, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a sweater from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6110.20.20.10 is 16.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 29% 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 29%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 6110.20.20.10Of cotton / Sweaters / Men's (345)
- 6110.30.30.10Of man-made fibers / Sweaters / Men's (645)
- 6110.20.20.20Of cotton / Sweaters / Women's (345)
- 6110.30.30.20Of man-made fibers / Sweaters / Women's (646)
- 6110.11.00.30Of wool or fine animal hair / Of wool / Sweaters / Women's (446)
- Heading 6110Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted
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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.