Product classification
HS code for Men's shirts: 6205.90
Shirts, men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of men's shirts under HS 6205.90
HS code 6205.90 is used for men's or boys' shirts that are woven and made from textile materials not specified in other subheadings of 6205. While cotton (6205.20) and man-made fibers (6205.30) are the most common shirt materials, 6205.90 captures shirts made from silk, linen, ramie, or hemp. To be classified as a shirt under this heading, the garment must have a full or partial front opening starting from the neckline and sleeves (long or short). It excludes knitted shirts, which are classified under Chapter 61, and undergarments like T-shirts or vests (6109). The classification is driven by the "woven" construction and the specific fiber content, following the hierarchy established in the HS nomenclature for Chapter 62.
- Covers
- Woven silk dress shirts for men
- Linen casual button-down shirts
- Ramie textile shirts
- Hemp fiber woven shirts
- Silk-blend woven shirts (where silk is the predominant fiber)
- Also under 6205.90
- Ralph Lauren linen shirts
- Brooks Brothers silk shirts
- Tommy Bahama linen blend shirts
- Eton silk-blend shirts
Codes often confused with 6205.90
Common mistake. The most common error is misclassifying these as 6205.20 (cotton) or 6205.30 (man-made fibers) when the material is a blend. Another frequent mistake is confusing them with 6105.90, which is for knitted shirts of other materials. If a shirt is knitted rather than woven, it cannot stay in heading 6205. Additionally, if the garment is intended as an overcoat or jacket, it moves to 6201.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620590 (the code used for men's shirts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620590 (the code used for men's shirts) in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 620590, not only men's shirts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$366M 20% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $247M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $203M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $255M 15% of world imports
- 2 France $117M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $114M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for men's shirts
Brazil splits HS 6205.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6205.90.10Men's/boys' wool or fine hair shirts, not knitted
- 6205.90.90Men's/boys' shirts of other textiles, not knitted
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about men's shirts
What is the HS code for Men's shirts?
The HS code for Men's shirts is 620590 (Shirts; men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code is 6205.90 for woven shirts made of materials like silk, linen, or hemp.
How do I classify Men's shirts for customs?
Men's shirts is classified under HS code 620590 — Shirts; men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are polo shirts included in this code?
No, polo shirts are typically knitted and are classified under heading 6105.
Which countries are the top exporters of men's shirts (HS 620590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620590 (the code used for men's shirts) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $366M, 20% of world exports), India ($247M) and Italy ($203M). World exports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of men's shirts (HS 620590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620590 (the code used for men's shirts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($255M, 15% of world imports), France ($117M) and Germany ($114M). World imports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Men's shirts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620590 for Men's shirts is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for men's shirts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 620590 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for men's shirts depends on the product's details: 6205.90.10 (Men's/boys' wool or fine hair shirts, not knitted), 6205.90.90 (Men's/boys' shirts of other textiles, not knitted).