HS code for kurtis and tunics

Codes checked on 7 October 2026 against the UK Trade Tariff, the US HTS and EU TARIC.

HS codes for kurtis and tunics by fabric

Official HS wording (6206.30): Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses > Of cotton.

How customs classifies kurtis and tunics

DECIDING TEST (6206 blouse vs 6204 dress by length): Chapter 62 Note 4 (HS 2022 / UK GCT Note 4; Chapter 61 Note 4 for knit) defines 'blouses' as loose-fitting garments covering the upper part of the body (may be sleeveless, with/without neck opening) AND says headings 6205/6206 do NOT cover garments with pockets below the waist, a ribbed waistband or other means of tightening at the bottom. So: (a) kurti that is an upper-body garment needing a bottom garment, with side slits, no hem tightening, no below-waist pockets = 6206 (woven) / 6106 (knit). CBP NY K84739: linen/rayon tunic to just above knee, high side slits, front opening ending at waist = blouse 6206.90 because it requires skirt/pants beneath; length alone is not an exception. (b) If it is long/closed enough to be worn alone as the outer garment (no slits, hem covers thighs/knees; CBP N104002 32-inch tunic dress) = dress 6204.4x / 6104.4x. (c) Kurti WITH side pockets below the waist or a drawstring/elastic/ribbed hem is outside 6206 (and, for knit, outside 6106 - Chapter 61 Note 4 has the same exclusions plus a <10 stitches/cm test that sends coarse knit to 6110) -> falls to 6211.4x (woven, women's 'other garments') or 6114 (knit). Check pockets/hem on every style. Fabric: cotton. CONSTRUCTION: woven -> Chapter 62 (not knitted or crocheted). Blends: classify by the fibre predominating by weight (Section XI Subheading Note 2(A) -> Note 2 to Section XI; tie = heading last in numerical order).

Knitted or woven decides the chapter: knitted and crocheted garments are Chapter 61, woven garments Chapter 62. For blends, the fibre that is largest by weight decides (Section XI, Subheading Note 2).

Import duty

The duty on kurtis and tunics depends on the country and on whether you claim a trade-agreement rate for goods from India. Rates are re-checked against official tariffs every day: United States, United Kingdom, EU (Germany), Australia, Canada and all 60 countries.

HS codes for other garments

• Maxi dress 6204.42, 6204.44
• Midi dress 6204.42, 6204.44
• Kaftan 6204.42, 6204.44
• Top / blouse (woven) 6206.30, 6206.40
• Knit top / T-shirt 6109.10, 6109.90
• Skirt 6204.52, 6204.59
• Jumpsuit 6211.42, 6211.43
• Playsuit / romper 6211.42, 6211.43
• Kimono (open-front cover-up) 6211.42, 6211.43
• Kimono jacket 6204.32, 6204.39
• Beach cover-up dress 6204.42, 6204.44
• Beach cover-up robe / duster 6208.91, 6208.92
• Sarong / pareo 6211.42, 6211.43
• Swimwear / beachwear set 6211.12, 6112.41
• Men's shirt 6205.20, 6205.30
• Men's kurta 6205.20, 6205.30
• Scarf / stole 6214.10, 6214.20
• Shawl / wrap 6214.10, 6214.20
• Cotton tote bag (handbag style) 4202.22
• Cotton shopping tote 4202.92
• Cotton drawstring / sack bag 6305.20

Sources

1. www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/commodities/6206300090
2. www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/api/v2/commodities/6206300090
3. www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/chapters/62
4. www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/sections/11
5. hts.usitc.gov/search
6. hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList
7. ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/measures.jsp
8. rulings.cbp.gov/ruling/K84739
9. rulings.cbp.gov/ruling/N104002
10. rulings.cbp.gov/ruling/J85568
11. www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/commodities/6206400000
12. www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/api/v2/commodities/6206400000
13. hts.usitc.gov/search
14. ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/measures.jsp

Indicative classification from the official UK, US and EU tariffs and published customs rulings, as checked on the date shown. It is not a binding ruling: the importer is responsible for the code declared, and a binding tariff information (BTI/ATaR) or a CBP ruling gives certainty.