India to USA trade data · HS 6205
Exporting Men's Shirts from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $316M of men's shirts (HS 6205) from India, 12% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 123 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $316M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -35.5%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 123
- Share of US imports
- 12%
- Average duty paid
- 33.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 87%
Five-year trend
US imports of men's shirts from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $157M, down 35.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with men's shirts
US imports of HS 6205 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 123 countries: $2.62B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bangladesh | $603M | 23% |
| 2. Vietnam | $457M | 17.4% |
| 3. India | $316M | 12% |
| 4. Indonesia | $194M | 7.4% |
| 5. China | $166M | 6.3% |
| 6. Honduras | $112M | 4.3% |
| 7. Sri Lanka | $90.3M | 3.4% |
| 8. Nicaragua | $88.5M | 3.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for men's shirts from India
Top US ports for HS 6205 imports from India by value, 2025. 87% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $122M | 38.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48.7M | 15.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $46.9M | 14.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $18.6M | 5.9% |
| New York, NY | $18M | 5.7% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $11.4M | 3.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on men's shirts from India
Across all HS 6205 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 33.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 29.9% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Men's Shirts from India to the USA: FAQs
How much men's shirts does the US import from India?
$316M in 2025 (HS 6205), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 123 countries with 12% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $157M, down 35.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for men's shirts in the US market?
Bangladesh (23%), Vietnam (17.4%), Indonesia (7.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on men's shirts from India?
On average, the duty paid was 33.9% of the value of men's shirts from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (29.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 6205: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive men's shirts from India?
Newark, NJ (38.6%), Los Angeles, CA (15.4%), Savannah, GA (14.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 87% arrived by sea and 12% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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