HTS code for hoodies and sweatshirts (2026)
Most hoodies and sweatshirts sold in the U.S. market are made of cotton or man-made fibers and fall under heading 6110. Cotton sweatshirts, the most common variant, enter under 6110.20.20 at a general rate of 16.5%, while man-made fiber sweatshirts enter under 6110.30.30 at a general rate of 32%. The single attribute that most often moves a garment from one line to another is the chief fiber content of the fabric.
Goods originating in China are also subject to an additional +7.5% under Chapter 99 provision 9903.88.15 (Section 301 China), reported as a separate line on entry.
Candidate HTS lines for hoodies and sweatshirts
| Code | Line | General rate | Special rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6110.20.20.41 | Men's (338) (doz., kg) Of cotton: › Other › Other: › Sweatshirts: Use when: Use for men's sweatshirts or hoodies made of cotton (knitted or crocheted). | 16.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6110.20.20.46 | Women's (339) (doz., kg) Of cotton: › Other › Other: › Sweatshirts: Use when: Use for women's sweatshirts or hoodies made of cotton (knitted or crocheted). | 16.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6110.20.20.44 | Boys' (338) (doz., kg) Of cotton: › Other › Other: › Sweatshirts: Use when: Use for boys' sweatshirts or hoodies made of cotton (knitted or crocheted). | 16.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6110.20.20.49 | Girls' (339) (doz., kg) Of cotton: › Other › Other: › Sweatshirts: Use when: Use for girls' sweatshirts or hoodies made of cotton (knitted or crocheted). | 16.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6110.30.30.41 | Men's (638) (doz., kg) Of man-made fibers: › Other: › Other: › Other › Other: › Sweatshirts: Use when: Use for men's sweatshirts or hoodies made of man-made fibers such as polyester or nylon (knitted or crocheted). | 32% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6110.30.30.45 | Women's or girls' (639) (doz., kg) Of man-made fibers: › Other: › Other: › Other › Other: › Sweatshirts: Use when: Use for women's or girls' sweatshirts or hoodies made of man-made fibers (knitted or crocheted). | 32% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6110.30.30.44 | Boys' (638) (doz., kg) Of man-made fibers: › Other: › Other: › Other › Other: › Sweatshirts: Use when: Use for boys' sweatshirts or hoodies made of man-made fibers (knitted or crocheted). | 32% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6110.11.00.70 | Men's or boys' (438) (doz., kg) Of wool or fine animal hair: › Of wool › Other: Use when: Use for men's or boys' sweatshirts or hoodies made of wool (knitted or crocheted), where the article is not classified as a sweater or vest. | 16% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6110.11.00.80 | Women's or girls' (438) (doz., kg) Of wool or fine animal hair: › Of wool › Other: Use when: Use for women's or girls' sweatshirts or hoodies made of wool (knitted or crocheted), where the article is not classified as a sweater or vest. | 16% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
Chapter 99 duties and claims that attach to these lines today
Section 301 China
- 9903.88.15 Section 301 China, +7.5%, applies to 6110.20.20.41, 6110.20.20.46, 6110.20.20.44, 6110.20.20.49, 6110.30.30.41, 6110.30.30.45, 6110.30.30.44, 6110.11.00.70, 6110.11.00.80 9903.88.15 Explained: Section 301 China List 4, 7.5% Duty Rate
Each applicable Chapter 99 heading is reported as its own line beside the classification. Its duty is separate from the general rate above; most programs charge it on top, and a heading's own text says how it is assessed.
What decides the line
The first decision is fiber content. A classifier determines whether the fabric is of cotton (heading 6110.20), man-made fibers (heading 6110.30), or wool or fine animal hair (heading 6110.11). The chief weight of the fiber blend controls this determination. Cotton sweatshirts carry a 16.5% general rate; man-made fiber sweatshirts carry 32%; wool articles carry 16%.
The second decision is garment type within the heading. The schedule distinguishes sweatshirts from sweaters and from vests (waistcoats) other than sweater vests. A hoodie or fleece pullover marketed and designed as a sweatshirt reports under the sweatshirt breakout, for example, 6110.20.20.41 for men's cotton sweatshirts or 6110.30.30.41 for men's man-made fiber sweatshirts. A garment that qualifies as a sweater uses a different statistical suffix under the same heading.
The third decision is gender or age designation. After fiber and garment type, the 10-digit statistical suffix splits by men's, women's, boys', or girls'. Misreading the intended wearer, for instance, filing a women's cotton sweatshirt under the men's suffix, produces an incorrect statistical category even though the duty rate is the same within that heading.
Finally, country of origin determines whether Chapter 99 provision 9903.88.15 applies. Goods from China carry the additional +7.5% on top of the general rate. Goods from AU, BH, CL, CO, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, or SG may qualify for a Free special rate in column 1. Confirm current eligibility in the HTSUS or with a licensed broker.
Common mistakes
- Filing a polyester hoodie under 6110.20 (cotton) instead of 6110.30 is a common error; fiber content must be verified by chief weight before selecting the heading.
- Using the sweater suffix (for example, 6110.20.20.10) for a garment marketed and constructed as a sweatshirt is incorrect; the sweatshirt suffixes such as 6110.20.20.41 and 6110.20.20.46 apply instead.
- Omitting the Chapter 99 provision 9903.88.15 as a separate line on entries for goods of Chinese origin results in underpayment of the additional +7.5% Section 301 duty.
- Reporting a women's sweatshirt under a men's statistical suffix (for example, 6110.20.20.41 instead of 6110.20.20.46) produces a wrong visa category even when the duty rate within the heading is identical.
- Applying the column 1 general rate to goods from a country eligible for a Free special rate, such as KR, AU, or SG, results in overpayment; confirm the origin and applicable program before filing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a cotton hoodie or sweatshirt?
Cotton hoodies and sweatshirts are classified under 6110.20.20. The 10-digit suffix depends on gender: 6110.20.20.41 for men's, 6110.20.20.46 for women's, 6110.20.20.44 for boys', and 6110.20.20.49 for girls'. The general (column 1) duty rate is 16.5%.
What is the HTS code for a polyester or man-made fiber hoodie?
Man-made fiber sweatshirts and hoodies fall under 6110.30.30. The 10-digit suffix again depends on gender: 6110.30.30.41 for men's, 6110.30.30.45 for women's or girls', and 6110.30.30.44 for boys'. The general rate is 32%, which is roughly double the cotton rate.
What does the Chapter 99 provision 9903.88.15 mean for hoodies imported from China?
Provision 9903.88.15 is a Section 301 China duty. It adds +7.5% on top of the applicable general rate for goods originating in China. It must be reported as its own separate line on the entry alongside the classification line. For example, a cotton men's sweatshirt from China would carry 16.5% under 6110.20.20.41 plus the additional 7.5% under 9903.88.15.
Are hoodies duty-free under any trade agreement?
Goods eligible for the special rate column may enter free of the column 1 general duty. The countries listed in the special rate text are AU, BH, CL, CO, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, and SG. Origin and program eligibility must be verified; confirm current requirements in the HTSUS or with a licensed broker.
Does it matter whether the hoodie has a zipper or a pullover style?
The HTSUS lines for sweatshirts under 6110.20 and 6110.30 do not separately distinguish full-zip from pullover construction for duty-rate purposes; both styles fall under the sweatshirt breakouts such as 6110.20.20.41 or 6110.30.30.41 when they meet the description of sweatshirts. Confirm the specific construction against the heading description in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker if there is doubt.
What is the column 2 rate for hoodies, and when does it apply?
Column 2 rates apply to goods from countries not entitled to column 1 treatment. For cotton sweatshirts under 6110.20.20, the column 2 rate is 50%. For man-made fiber sweatshirts under 6110.30.30, it is 90%. For wool articles under 6110.11.00, it is 54.5%. Confirm which countries are subject to column 2 rates in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker.