HS Code:
The category 'Shirts excluded from heading 6205 (440)' typically falls under HS Code 6105 or 6106, referring to knitted or crocheted shirts for men, women, or girls, excluding those classified under heading 6205 (woven shirts). This category includes a wide range of casual, formal, and sportswear shirts made from materials like cotton, polyester, and blends. These products are significant in global apparel trade due to their widespread demand across diverse demographics and climates. The trade of such shirts is influenced by fashion trends, labor costs, and trade agreements.
Total Trade Volume
USD 15.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
12.5%
Highest Rate
32% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Vietnam FTA)
Shift towards sustainable materials
Increased demand for organic cotton and recycled polyester shirts, pushing manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly practices.
2021-2022
Rise of e-commerce
Significant growth in online sales channels, enabling smaller exporters to reach global markets directly.
2020-2022
Nearshoring in apparel production
Western countries increasingly source from nearby regions (e.g., Turkey for Europe) to reduce lead times and shipping costs.
2022
Additional tariffs imposed by the US on Chinese apparel exports have led to a diversification of sourcing to countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh.
Mid-2022
Shift in trade volumes away from China, benefiting other Southeast Asian exporters.
New EU regulations mandate stricter sustainability and transparency standards for apparel imports, including shirts.
Early 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters but potential long-term benefits for sustainable producers.
The renewal of the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety ensures safer working conditions, boosting buyer confidence in Bangladeshi shirt exports.
Late 2021
Strengthened market position for Bangladesh in global apparel trade.