HS Code:
This category includes tank tops made of knitted fabric from man-made fibers, incorporating elastomeric fibers. These tank tops are equipped with textile or polymer-based electrodes knitted into or attached to the fabric, designed for monitoring heart rate. They feature two snaps to secure a module that transmits heart rate data to a compatible monitor. Classified under HS subheading 6109.90.10, these products are part of the broader category of T-shirts, singlets, and other vests of man-made fibers. They represent a niche but growing segment in wearable technology and smart textiles, often used in sports, fitness, and healthcare applications.
Total Trade Volume
USD 85 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
Average Rate
10.5%
Highest Rate
32% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for wearable health monitoring devices
Increased production and export of smart tank tops with integrated electrodes, particularly in fitness and medical sectors, driving trade volume growth by approximately 12% annually.
2021-2022
Technological advancements in smart textiles
Innovations in electrode integration and data transmission modules have reduced production costs, making these products more accessible and boosting trade in emerging markets.
2020-2022
Shift towards sustainable materials
Growing consumer preference for eco-friendly man-made fibers has led manufacturers to adopt recycled materials, influencing sourcing patterns and trade dynamics.
2022
The European Union introduced new safety and compliance regulations for electronic textiles, mandating rigorous testing for wearable devices with integrated electrodes.
June 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially slowing trade growth temporarily but ensuring higher product safety standards.
A recent amendment in the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on wearable technology textiles, including smart tank tops, from 15% to 7.5%.
March 2023
Boosted exports from China to the US, with an expected 8% increase in trade volume for this category in 2023.
Vietnam announced a USD 200 million investment in smart textile production facilities, focusing on wearable health tech like heart rate monitoring tank tops.
January 2023
Strengthened Vietnam’s position as a key exporter, likely increasing its market share in the global trade of this product category over the next 3-5 years.