HS code for hoodies: candidates and classification factors
Short answer
Most knitted pullover hoodies are researched in heading 6110 — 6110.20 when cotton predominates and 6110.30 when man-made fibers predominate. A hooded garment with enough jacket features can instead move to the anorak and windbreaker headings.
This output is general information at the 6-digit level only. The final classification for any entry must be determined by a licensed customs broker or the importer. This page is not a classification of your product.
A hoodie is a sweatshirt with a hood, and CBP rulings on hooded sweatshirts split almost evenly between the cotton and man-made fiber subheadings. The harder question is whether the garment is still a sweatshirt at all: a full zip, a lining, weather-resistant fabric and a tightening hem can make it look more like a jacket.
Six-digit candidates to research
| Subheading | Official text (source) | May fit when | May not fit when |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6110.20 | Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: ›Of cotton: | A knitted hooded sweatshirt or pullover in which cotton predominates by weight. | Man-made fibers predominate, or the garment has enough outerwear features to be treated as a jacket. Facts needed: Fiber percentages · Pullover or zip · Lining or weather features |
| 6110.30 | Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: ›Of man-made fibers: | A knitted hooded sweatshirt in which polyester, acrylic or another man-made fiber predominates. | Cotton predominates, or the garment is designed as outerwear. Facts needed: Fiber percentages · Fabric construction |
| 6101.20 | Men's or boys' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103: ›Of cotton | A men’s or boys’ knitted cotton hooded garment with jacket features — full-length zip, lining or weather protection — so that it reads as an anorak or windbreaker. The women’s and girls’ counterpart is 6102.20. | The garment is an ordinary sweatshirt with no outerwear features, or it is not mainly cotton. Facts needed: Full-length opening · Lining or padding · Water or wind resistance · Wearer gender |
Official text from the U.S. International Trade Commission, 2026 HTS Revision 21, retrieved October 14, 2026. Page last reviewed October 15, 2026.
Facts that change the classification
- Knitted or woven fabric
- Fleece and French terry are knitted fabrics, which keeps the garment in Chapter 61. A woven hooded top follows Chapter 62.
- Fiber that predominates by weight
- Cotton-rich hoodies point to 6110.20; polyester- or acrylic-rich hoodies point to 6110.30. Record exact percentages, because 50/50 blends are common.
- Pullover or full-length opening
- Pullovers and many zip hoodies stay in heading 6110, but a full-length opening is one of the features that can support a jacket classification.
- Outerwear features
- Lining, padding, water-resistant fabric, storm flaps or a tightening drawcord at the hem suggest the garment is designed to protect against the weather, which points toward headings 6101 (men’s) or 6102 (women’s).
- Sold as a set
- A matching hoodie and jogger set may be researched as a track suit (heading 6112) rather than as two separate garments.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a zip automatically makes a hoodie a jacket.
The garment is looked at as a whole. A lightweight zip hoodie with no lining or weather features is often still a sweatshirt-type garment.
- Ignoring a matching bottom sold with the hoodie.
A hoodie and pants designed and sold together may be researched as a track suit. Describe how the product is packed and sold.
- Using “fleece” as the fiber.
Fleece describes the fabric finish, not the fiber. Record whether it is cotton, polyester or a blend, with percentages.
Examples
“Pullover hoodie, 80% cotton / 20% polyester brushed fleece, kangaroo pocket, rib-knit cuffs”
- Knitted fleece
- Cotton predominates
- No full opening or lining
These facts point research toward 6110.20.
“Men’s full-zip hooded jacket, 100% cotton knit shell, quilted lining, drawcord hem”
- Full-length zip
- Lining
- Tightening hem
- Men’s styling
These features move research toward 6101.20 rather than the sweatshirt heading.
CBP rulings to read
Rulings apply to the specific facts presented to CBP. Read them for the reasoning rather than copying a code.
- N272437 6110.30 · February 26, 2016
The tariff classification of men’s hooded sweatshirts from Mexico.
- N007470 6110.20 · March 25, 2007
The tariff classification of a men’s hooded sweatshirt from Pakistan.
- N192281 6110.20 · November 17, 2011
The tariff classification of a girl’s hoodie from China and other countries.
- N035342 6101.20 · September 8, 2008
The tariff classification of a men’s knit jacket from China.
Frequently asked questions
Is a zip-up hoodie classified differently from a pullover hoodie?
Sometimes. Many zip hoodies remain in heading 6110, but a full-length opening combined with lining, padding or weather-resistant features can support a jacket classification under heading 6101 or 6102.
Do men’s and women’s hoodies use different codes?
Sweatshirts in heading 6110 are not split by gender at the six-digit level. Jacket-type garments are: 6101 is for men’s and boys’, 6102 is for women’s and girls’.
Is the six-digit candidate enough for a U.S. customs entry?
No. The six-digit HS level is general information and a research starting point. The importer or a licensed customs broker must determine the complete U.S. classification used for any entry.
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