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

HS v2017 Code: 620520

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

HS code 620520 covers the import and export of men's or boys' cotton shirts that are not knitted or crocheted. This is a significant segment of the global textile and apparel industry, with cotton shirts being a staple item in many wardrobes around the world. The production and trade of these shirts play an important role in the broader economy, connecting manufacturers, retailers, and consumers across international markets.

Production process

The production of men's or boys' cotton shirts typically involves several key steps. First, the cotton fabric is woven or cut and sewn into the desired shirt design. This may include features such as collars, cuffs, and buttons. The shirts are then finished with processes like pressing, packaging, and labeling before being distributed for sale.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 620520 items include raw cotton, sewing machines, thread, buttons, and other trimmings. Manufacturers may also require access to dyeing and finishing facilities to achieve the desired color and quality of the final product. Additionally, skilled labor is a crucial input for the cutting, sewing, and finishing stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 620520 is men's or boys' cotton shirts. These shirts may be consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 620910 Garments, babies'; of cotton, not knitted or crocheted, 620311 Suits; men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair, not knitted or crocheted, and 620342 Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; men's or boys', of cotton, not knitted or crocheted.

Revisions to 620520

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 620520. The most recent 1 version of this code (620520) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 620520 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for shirts; men's or boys', of cotton (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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620520'>620520: Shirts; men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620530'>620530: Shirts; men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> E["<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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