HTS 6109.90.40
15.1%on customs value
China
- General rate6109.90.40
- 2.6%
- Section 301 forced-labor tariff9903.05.31
- +12.5%
- Total duty
- 15.1%
HTS 6109.90.40 US import duty: silk T-shirts & tank tops
HTS 6109.90.40 is the US import code for silk T-shirts & tank tops. As of 2026-10-23 (USITC HTS 2026 Revision 21) the general rate is 2.6%, the total from China is 15.1% and from Bangladesh 12.6%.
| Country of origin | Additional duties | Total duty |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | +10% (9903.05.26) | 12.6% |
| India | +10% (9903.05.44) | 12.6% |
| Cambodia | +10% (9903.05.28) | 12.6% |
| Pakistan | +10% (9903.05.62) | 12.6% |
| Indonesia | +10% (9903.05.45) | 12.6% |
| Sri Lanka | +10% (9903.05.72) | 12.6% |
| China | +12.5% (9903.05.31) | 15.1% |
| Vietnam | +12.5% (9903.05.84) | 15.1% |
| Thailand | +12.5% (9903.05.77) | 15.1% |
| Türkiye | +12.5% (9903.05.79) | 15.1% |
| Philippines | +12.5% (9903.05.64) | 15.1% |
Not on an active Section 301 China list (only on the suspended List 4B), so goods from China pay no Section 301 China tariff: 6109.90.40.
This is an estimate, not a customs ruling. The right code depends on fiber content, knit or woven construction, gender and use; 23%+ wool, water-resistant fabrics, hand-loomed goods and other special cases can use other codes. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you import.
Worked example: one shipment
Say you ship 500 silk T-shirts & tank tops from China by ocean, declared at $6.00 each (FOB). The value is $3,000.00; duty at 15.1% is $453.00; over $2,500 it is a formal entry, so the Merchandise Processing Fee is $34.58; the Harbor Maintenance Fee is $3.75. Duty and fees come to $491.33, or $0.98 per unit. The same shipment from Bangladesh comes to $416.33, $0.83 per unit, saving $0.15 per unit.
| Item | China | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Customs value | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Duty | $453.00 | $378.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.58 | $34.58 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $3.75 | $3.75 |
| Shipment total | $491.33 | $416.33 |
| Per unit | $0.98 | $0.83 |
Official description
T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted > Of other textile materials > Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste
Products using this code
These StoreCalc products are classified under 6109.90.40; open one to compare fibers and origins:
- T-shirts & tank tops: Silk
Questions
What is the US duty on HTS 6109.90.40 from China?
General rate 2.6%, Section 301 forced-labor tariff 9903.05.31 +12.5%: 15.1% in total.
How does HTS 6109.90.40 relate to the HS code?
The first six digits, 6109.90, are the international HS code; the last two, 40, are the US subdivision. A Chinese exporter declares China's own 10-digit code with the same first six digits; US duty follows the HTS.