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What Are the Import Tariffs on Apparel & Clothing from China in 2026?

Imports of knitted and woven garments, shirts, pants, dresses, and outerwear from China face a base IEEPA tariff of 10% plus MFN rates that vary by specific HTS code. Chinese goods are also subject to Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 25%, depending on which List the product falls under.

Active Duty Layers for Apparel & Clothing from China

These tariff layers apply to knitted and woven garments, shirts, pants, dresses, and outerwear imported from China

IEEPA Global Tariff

10%

Applies to all imports from all countries

MFN (Most Favored Nation)

Varies by HTS code

Base duty rate set by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Section 301

7.5%โ€“25%

China-specific tariffs on Lists 1โ€“4B

Not applicable to this combination:

Section 232
Section 122 (Auto)

Common HTS Codes for Apparel & Clothing

Representative tariff classifications under HTS chapters 61, 62. Actual rates depend on the specific 10-digit HTS code.

HTS CodeProduct DescriptionMFN RateAdditional Duties+ IEEPA 10%
6109.10.00Cotton T-shirts16.7%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
16.7% + layers
6203.42.40Men's Cotton Trousers16.8%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
16.8% + layers
6204.62.40Women's Cotton Trousers16.8%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
16.8% + layers
6110.20.20Cotton Sweaters/Pullovers16.7%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
16.7% + layers
6205.20.20Men's Cotton Shirts19.9%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
19.9% + layers
6104.43.20Women's Synthetic Dresses16.0%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
16.0% + layers
6201.93.30Men's Synthetic Anoraks7.1%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
7.1% + layers

* Rates shown are representative. Use the calculator for exact duty amounts based on your specific HTS code and declared value.

Key Notes: Apparel & Clothing from China

Section 301 tariffs add 7.5%โ€“25% on most apparel & clothing from China, depending on the specific List (1โ€“4B) the product falls under.

De minimis ($800 duty-free threshold) has been eliminated for Chinese imports โ€” all shipments are subject to duty.

The IEEPA 10% tariff applies to all apparel & clothing imports from China regardless of other duty layers.

Textile and apparel MFN duty rates are among the highest in the U.S. tariff schedule (typically 10%โ€“32%), making the cumulative burden with IEEPA substantial.

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