HS codes
HS code for hoodies, sweatshirts and sweaters
Hoodies and sweatshirts are classified under HS 6110.20 when cotton is the main fibre and 6110.30 when it is polyester or another man-made fibre. Sweaters share these codes, and wool sweaters take 6110.11. The US base duty is 16.5% for cotton and 32% for man-made fibres.
US rates: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 19 (2026), checked 2026-09-26. Base (MFN) duty only.
Hoodies and sweatshirts
| Garment | Fabric | HS code | US HTS line | US base duty | Duty per US$1,000 | CBP ruling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodie / sweatshirtMen's & women's | Cotton French terry or brushed fleeceKnit · Cotton | 6110.20 | 6110.20.20 | 16.5% | US$165 | N265182 (2015) |
| Hoodie / sweatshirtMen's & women's | Cotton-poly fleece, polyester by weightKnit · Polyester | 6110.30 | 6110.30.30 | 32% | US$320 | N310011 (2020) |
| Faux-leather hoodieMen's & women'sA coating that hides the base fabric moves the garment out of 6110 into 6113 (knit base) or 6210 (woven base). | PU-coated fabric on a knit baseKnit · Polyester, PU-coated | 6113.00 | 6113.00.10 | 3.8% | US$38 | N254384 (2014) |
| Faux-leather topWomen'sThe men's equivalent is 6210.40. | PU-coated fabric on a woven baseWoven · Polyester, PU-coated | 6210.50 | 6210.50.55 | 7.1% | US$71 | N319597 (2021) |
Sweaters and knitwear
| Garment | Fabric | HS code | US HTS line | US base duty | Duty per US$1,000 | CBP ruling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SweaterMen's & women's | Cotton yarnKnit · Cotton | 6110.20 | 6110.20.20 | 16.5% | US$165 | N244947 (2013) |
| SweaterMen's & women's | Cotton-acrylic yarn, acrylic by weightKnit · Acrylic | 6110.30 | 6110.30.30 | 32% | US$320 | N341057 (2025) |
| SweaterMen's & women's | Cotton-wool yarn, wool by weightKnit · Wool | 6110.11 | 6110.11.00 | 16% | US$160 | N156817 (2011) |
Track suits and sweat sets
| Garment | Fabric | HS code | US HTS line | US base duty | Duty per US$1,000 | CBP ruling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track suit (hoodie + sweatpants)Men's & women'sOnly when the set meets the track-suit definition. A hoodie and sweatpants sold together are more often entered as two garments: 6110.20 plus 6103.42 or 6104.62 (see L85648). | Cotton French terry or fleeceKnit · Cotton | 6112.11 | 6112.11.00 | 14.9% | US$149 | K80002 (2003) |
| Track suitMen's & women's | Polyester tricotKnit · Polyester | 6112.12 | 6112.12.00 | 28.2% | US$282 | M83211 (2006) |
Same garment, different fibre
How the fibre changes the US duty
Base duty on US$1,000 of customs value, before any additional duties.
Hoodie / sweatshirt · Men's & women's · Knit
- Cotton (6110.20)
- 16.5% · US$165
- Polyester (6110.30)
- 32% · US$320
Sweater · Men's & women's · Knit
- Wool (6110.11)
- 16% · US$160
- Cotton (6110.20)
- 16.5% · US$165
- Acrylic (6110.30)
- 32% · US$320
How to read the code
Worth knowing
- Heading 6110 covers knitted sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts and cardigans, with or without a hood.
- A hoodie and matching sweatpants sold as a set are usually entered as two garments: 6110.20 for the top plus 6103.42 (men’s) or 6104.62 (women’s) for the pants. The track-suit code 6112.11 applies only when the set meets the track-suit definition.
- A plastic coating that hides the base fabric, as on faux-leather hoodies, takes the garment out of 6110 altogether.
Four things decide a garment’s HS code
1. Knit or woven
Knitted and crocheted garments are in chapter 61; woven garments are in chapter 62. Jersey, French terry, fleece, rib and piqué are knits; twill, denim, poplin and oxford are woven.
2. The fibre with the greatest weight
A blend takes the code of the fibre that weighs the most. A 60/40 cotton-polyester hoodie is a cotton hoodie; a 40/60 one is a polyester hoodie. A few percent of spandex rarely matters.
3. Men’s or women’s
Most garments have separate men’s and women’s headings. A style that cannot be identified as either — most unisex tees and hoodies — is classified as women’s.
4. What the garment is
T-shirt, sweatshirt, trousers, shirt, jacket or dress each has its own heading. A collar and placket make a knit top a polo shirt, not a T-shirt.
Beyond the base rate
Additional duties are not in these numbers
The rates here are the US general (MFN) rates. Clothing made in China can also owe additional duties under chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs, and those change often. Check the current total with your customs broker or the CBP guidance before you price a shipment. CBP guidance on trade remedies
The first six digits are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. For the EU and UK rates, use their official lookups: EU TARIC · UK Trade Tariff
Sources: HS 2022 nomenclature (World Customs Organization); US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 19 (2026) (USITC); classification rulings from CBP CROSS, linked on each row. Codes checked against the rulings on 26 September 2026.
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A reference, not a binding classification. The importer of record is responsible for the code declared; a customs broker or a binding ruling from CBP gives the final answer for a specific garment.
FAQ
HS code for hoodies, sweatshirts and sweaters
What is the HS code for a cotton hoodie?
6110.20. In the US the line is 6110.20.20, with a base duty of 16.5%.
What is the HS code for a polyester or fleece hoodie?
6110.30 when polyester is the fibre with the greatest weight. In the US that is 6110.30.30 at 32%.
What is the HS code for a hoodie and sweatpants set?
Usually each piece is declared on its own: 6110.20 for the hoodie and 6103.42 or 6104.62 for the sweatpants. Only a set that meets the track-suit definition goes to 6112.11 (14.9% in the US).
What is the HS code for a sweater?
6110.20 for cotton, 6110.30 for acrylic and other man-made fibres, and 6110.11 for wool.
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