Importing Garments from Bangladesh: Duties & HTS Codes 2026
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest apparel exporter. Bangladesh-origin garments pay MFN duty (15–27.7%) plus the 10% forced-labor tariff — no China Section 301. There is no GSP or FTA benefit, so budget on full MFN before placing orders.
No GSP: Bangladesh lost GSP in 2013 and the program lapsed in 2020, so Bangladeshi garments pay full MFN. Budget using MFN rates and treat any GSP savings as upside.
No Section 301 on Bangladeshi goods. Chinese garments face 7.5% §301. Bangladesh pays MFN only — saves 7.5% vs China on comparable categories.
Bangladesh Garments — US Import Duty Table 2026
| Product | HTS | MFN | §301 | Forced-labor | 2026 Total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's woven cotton shirts | 6205.20 | 19.7% | 0% | 10% | 29.7% | No §301; major Bangladesh export |
| Women's cotton blouses | 6206.30 | 15.4% | 0% | 10% | 25.4% | No §301 |
| T-shirts / cotton knit | 6109.10 | 16.5% | 0% | 10% | 26.5% | No §301; Bangladesh is world's #2 T-shirt exporter |
| Men's trousers (cotton) | 6203.42 | 16.6% | 0% | 10% | 26.6% | No §301 |
| Women's trousers (cotton) | 6204.62 | 16.6% | 0% | 10% | 26.6% | No §301 |
| Sweaters / pullovers (cotton) | 6110.20 | 16.5% | 0% | 10% | 26.5% | No §301; strong knitwear capacity |
| Knit polo shirts | 6105.10 | 19.7% | 0% | 10% | 29.7% | No §301 |
| Woven jackets / blazers | 6201.40.75 | 27.7% | 0% | 10% | 37.7% | No §301; man-made fiber jackets |
| Sports/activewear (knit) | 6211.33 | 16% | 0% | 10% | 26% | No §301; growing technical fabric capacity |
| Denim jeans | 6203.42 | 16.6% | 0% | 10% | 26.6% | No §301; Bangladesh a leading denim source |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the import duty on garments from Bangladesh in 2026?
Bangladeshi garments pay US MFN duty (typically 15–27.7% for apparel in HTS chapters 61–62) plus the 10% forced-labor Section 301 tariff that replaced the Section 122 surcharge on 24 July 2026 — Bangladesh is in the 10% tier, so totals didn't change. No China Section 301 list rate applies. Total: roughly 25–37.7%; cotton T-shirts 26.5%.
Does Bangladesh have GSP duty-free access to the US?
No. The US suspended Bangladesh's GSP eligibility in 2013 after the Rana Plaza collapse, and the GSP program itself lapsed at the end of 2020 without renewal. GSP never covered most apparel anyway. Bangladeshi garments pay full MFN plus the 10% forced-labor tariff — budget on that basis.
Why is Bangladesh competitive for garment sourcing?
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest apparel exporter (after China) for several reasons: (1) among the lowest labour costs globally for garment assembly, (2) no Section 301 tariffs, (3) a dedicated Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry employing 4+ million workers with specialized factories for woven, knitwear, denim, and activewear, (4) vertically integrated mills (spinning, knitting and sewing in one country), and (5) EU's EBA (Everything But Arms) 0% access makes Bangladesh an export hub for European supply chains.
What is yarn-forward and how does it affect Bangladesh garment origin?
Yarn-forward is a rule of origin in US free trade agreements (USMCA, CAFTA-DR): to get FTA duty rates, the yarn, fabric and garment must all come from FTA partners. It doesn't apply to Bangladesh, which has no US FTA. For normal (non-preferential) origin, 19 CFR 102.21 generally makes a garment the product of the country where it is wholly assembled — so garments cut and sewn in Bangladesh from imported fabric, including Chinese fabric, are Bangladeshi. Exceptions include knit-to-shape garments (origin where knitted) and some flat goods such as scarves, towels and bed linen, which take the fabric's origin.
What compliance requirements apply to garments from Bangladesh?
US apparel imports require: fiber content labeling (Textile Fiber Products Identification Act), country of origin marking (FTC Textile Rules), care instruction labels (FTC Care Labeling Rule), and RN/WPL numbers on labels. For children's garments: CPSC testing under CPSIA for flammability, drawstring safety, and lead content. For Bangladesh specifically, CBP pays close attention to forced labour risk — maintain documentation of your supplier's social compliance certifications (WRAP, GOTS, OEKO-TEX, or equivalent) as CBP can detain shipments under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act or general Section 307 forced labour provisions.
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