Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)

HS v2017 Code: 6205

About shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)

HS code 6205 covers the import and export of men's and boys' shirts that are not made of knitted or crocheted materials. This industry plays a significant role in the global textile and apparel trade, meeting the demand for formal and casual wear across various markets. As a labor-intensive sector, it provides employment opportunities in countries with strong manufacturing capabilities and access to raw materials.

Production process

The production of shirts under HS code 6205 typically involves a multi-step process. This includes cutting fabric to pattern, sewing the pieces together, adding buttons, collars, and other trimmings, and finishing the garment through pressing and packaging. Manufacturers may utilize a combination of manual and automated techniques, depending on the scale of production and the level of technological integration within the facility.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of shirts under HS code 6205 include woven fabrics, such as cotton, polyester, or blended materials, as well as accessories like buttons, thread, and collar stays. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery, such as sewing machines, pressing equipment, and cutting tools, to ensure efficient and high-quality output. Additionally, skilled labor, including pattern designers, sewers, and quality control personnel, is a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 6205 is men's and boys' shirts, which can be further categorized into dress shirts, casual shirts, and specialty shirts. These shirts may be consumed by 6203 (Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not knitted or crocheted)) and 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not knitted or crocheted)) industries, as well as by individual consumers through retail channels.

Family tree for shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/62'>62: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6205'>6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6201'>6201: Overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, men's or boys', other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6202'>6202: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6203'>6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6204'>6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6206'>6206: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6207'>6207: Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6208'>6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6209'>6209: Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6210'>6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6211'>6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6212'>6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6213'>6213: Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6214'>6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6215'>6215: Ties, bow ties and cravats (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6216'>6216: Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6217'>6217: Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620520'>620520: Shirts; men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620530'>620530: Shirts; men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620590'>620590: Shirts; men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]


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