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Understanding HS Codes for Textile Exports

By Ravinder Pal SinghJanuary 20, 20262 min read

For international B2B buyers, understanding Harmonized System (HS) codes is essential for estimating import duties, planning logistics costs, and ensuring smooth customs clearance. This guide covers the key HS codes relevant to our product categories.

What Are HS Codes?

The Harmonized System is an international nomenclature for the classification of products. It allows participating countries to classify traded goods on a common basis for customs purposes. The first six digits are standardized worldwide; additional digits vary by country.

Key HS Codes for Our Products

Wearing Apparel

  • 6109.10 — T-shirts, singlets and other vests of cotton
  • 6105.20 — Men's or boys' shirts of man-made fibres
  • 6205.20 — Men's or boys' shirts of cotton
  • 6110.20 — Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans (man-made fibres)
  • 6204.62 — Women's or girls' trousers of cotton
  • 6203.42 — Men's or boys' trousers of cotton

Fur Products

  • 4303.10 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories of furskin
  • 4303.90 — Other articles of furskin

Fabrics

  • 5209.32 — Twill weave cotton fabrics, dyed
  • 6006.22 — Knitted or crocheted fabrics of cotton, dyed
  • 6001.22 — Looped pile fabrics of man-made fibres

How to Use HS Codes

When requesting a quote from HK TEXFAB, reference the applicable HS code to help us provide accurate export documentation. Our compliance team includes HS codes on all commercial invoices and packing lists to facilitate your customs clearance process.

Duty Estimation

Import duty rates vary by destination country. We recommend consulting your country's customs authority or a licensed customs broker. Our team can provide guidance on typical duty ranges for major export markets.