India to USA trade data · HS 6109
Exporting T-Shirts & Vests from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $447M of t-shirts & vests (HS 6109) from India, 6.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 6th largest supplier of 133 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $447M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -38.1%
- India's rank
- 6th of 133
- Share of US imports
- 6.9%
- Average duty paid
- 33.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 91%
Five-year trend
US imports of t-shirts & vests from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $214M, down 38.1% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with t-shirts & vests
US imports of HS 6109 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 133 countries: $6.49B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nicaragua | $690M | 10.6% |
| 2. Honduras | $683M | 10.5% |
| 3. Bangladesh | $636M | 9.8% |
| 4. Vietnam | $609M | 9.4% |
| 5. Mexico | $489M | 7.5% |
| 6. India | $447M | 6.9% |
| 7. China | $364M | 5.6% |
| 8. Dominican Republic | $307M | 4.7% |
US ports of entry
US ports for t-shirts & vests from India
Top US ports for HS 6109 imports from India by value, 2025. 91% came by sea, 98% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $157M | 35.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $78.7M | 17.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55.5M | 12.4% |
| New York, NY | $32.8M | 7.3% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $26.9M | 6% |
| Charleston, SC | $18.2M | 4.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on t-shirts & vests from India
Across all HS 6109 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 33.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 30% 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
T-Shirts & Vests from India to the USA: FAQs
How much t-shirts & vests does the US import from India?
$447M in 2025 (HS 6109), which made India the 6th largest supplier of 133 countries with 6.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $214M, down 38.1% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for t-shirts & vests in the US market?
Nicaragua (10.6%), Honduras (10.5%), Bangladesh (9.8%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on t-shirts & vests from India?
On average, the duty paid was 33.3% of the value of t-shirts & vests from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (30% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 6109: 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 t-shirts & vests from India?
Newark, NJ (35.1%), Savannah, GA (17.6%), Los Angeles, CA (12.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 91% arrived by sea and 8% 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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