# HS code for hoodies in the European Union

> Hoodies imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6110.20 when knitted or crocheted, with cotton the main material by weight, and under 6110.30 when knitted or crocheted, with man-made fibres such as polyester the main material by weight. Both sit in heading 61.10, “Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted”. Hoodies can also fall under 6110.90, depending on the material. The tariff of the European Union has 9 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6110.20 and 6110.30 is 12%.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/hoodies
Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Key facts

- Most likely codes: 6110.20, 6110.30
- Chapter: [61: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted](https://border.bot/hs-codes/61)
- Candidate codes: 3
- HS edition: HS2022
- National lines: 9
- General duty (MFN): 12%

## Summary

Hoodies imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6110.20 when knitted or crocheted, with cotton the main material by weight, and under 6110.30 when knitted or crocheted, with man-made fibres such as polyester the main material by weight. Both sit in heading 61.10, “Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted”. Hoodies can also fall under 6110.90, depending on the material. The tariff of the European Union has 9 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6110.20 and 6110.30 is 12%.

## How to choose the right code

Which textile makes up most of the hoodie’s weight: cotton, man-made fibres such as polyester, or something else? Use 6110.20 when knitted or crocheted, with cotton the main material by weight. Use 6110.30 when knitted or crocheted, with man-made fibres such as polyester the main material by weight. Use 6110.90 when knitted or crocheted, with a textile other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres the main material by weight.

Textile goods of mixed materials are classified as if made wholly of the textile that makes up most of their weight.

## Codes for hoodies

Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to hoodies.

### [6110.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/611020) (most likely)

Legal text: “Of cotton”

Heading 61.10: “Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted”

Applies when knitted or crocheted, with cotton the main material by weight.

### [6110.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/611030) (most likely)

Legal text: “Of man-made fibres”

Heading 61.10: “Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted”

Applies when knitted or crocheted, with man-made fibres such as polyester the main material by weight.

### [6110.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/611090) (possible)

Legal text: “Of other textile materials”

Heading 61.10: “Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted”

Applies when knitted or crocheted, with a textile other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres the main material by weight.


## National lines in the European Union

The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 9 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.

The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6110.20 and 6110.30 is 12%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.

### Under 6110.20

- 6110 20 10 00 “Lightweight fine knit roll, polo or turtleneck jumpers and pullovers”. General duty (MFN): 12%
- 6110 20 91 00 “Other > Men's or boys'”. General duty (MFN): 12%
- 6110 20 99 00 “Other > Women's or girls'”. General duty (MFN): 12%

### Under 6110.30

- 6110 30 10 00 “Lightweight fine knit roll, polo or turtleneck jumpers and pullovers”. General duty (MFN): 12%
- 6110 30 91 00 “Other > Men's or boys'”. General duty (MFN): 12%
- 6110 30 99 00 “Other > Women's or girls'”. General duty (MFN): 12%

### Under 6110.90

- 6110 90 10 00 “Of flax or ramie”. General duty (MFN): 12%
- 6110 90 90 30 “Of other textile materials > Womens' or girls' pullovers of silk or of silk waste”. General duty (MFN): 12%
- 6110 90 90 90 “Of other textile materials > Other”. General duty (MFN): 12%


## Similar products

Products in the same category as hoodies, or classified under the same headings.

- [Baseball caps](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/baseball-caps): 6505.00
- [Jeans](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/jeans): 6203.42, 6204.62
- [Scarves](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/scarves): 6214.20, 6214.30, 6117.10
- [Socks](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/socks): 6115.95, 6115.96
- [T-shirts](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/t-shirts): 6109.10, 6109.90

## Other countries

National tariff lines for hoodies are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/hoodies): 57 national lines, duty rates live

## Check your exact product

Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons.

- [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=hoodie&destination=EU)

## Classification depends on the exact product

The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as hoodies can fall under different codes.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the HS code for hoodies?

Hoodies imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6110.20 when knitted or crocheted, with cotton the main material by weight, and under 6110.30 when knitted or crocheted, with man-made fibres such as polyester the main material by weight. Both sit in heading 61.10, “Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted”.

### Does the material change the HS code for hoodies?

Yes. Use 6110.20 when knitted or crocheted, with cotton the main material by weight. Use 6110.30 when knitted or crocheted, with man-made fibres such as polyester the main material by weight. Use 6110.90 when knitted or crocheted, with a textile other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres the main material by weight.

### What is the duty on hoodies imported into the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6110.20 and 6110.30 is 12%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.

## Sources and updates

The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.

The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.

The conditions and questions on this page were written for hoodies by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/hoodies.json
