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HS Code 610910 Meaning — T-shirts, singlets & vests, cotton, knitted: Global Trade, India & Factoring Guide
HS 610910 covers t-shirts, singlets & vests, cotton, knitted. This guide explains what the code includes, its global trade, India's position, how GIFT City helps factor it, and whether MSME factoring qualifies for the 2.75% interest subvention.
What this HS code covers
HS 610910 sits in 61 — Knitted apparel. Official tariff description: “T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted” In plain terms, it covers t-shirts, singlets & vests, cotton, knitted. Classification decides duty and documents; this 6-digit line is in the DGFT positive list (Trade Notice 25/2025-26 Annex V), so MSME factoring under it qualifies for the 2.75% subvention — details below.
What is HS 610910?
HS 610910 covers knitted/crocheted T-shirts and similar tops of cotton — the staple casual-wear export. Synthetic blends fall under 610990.
Official description: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted
What HS 610910 does in trade
- Is the volume line for cotton knitwear MSMEs — Tirupur and Ludhiana ship under 610910 to brands/retailers.
- Is eligible for 2.75% — textiles are in the positive list and 610910 factoring qualifies, helping fund fabric→garment→shipment cycle.
- Lets buyers specify handle/fabric weight (GSM) and lets factors price on buyer credit (often open-account 60–90 days for retail chains).
Global perspective — where HS 610910 moves
Global cotton T-shirt trade is enormous — fast fashion and basics replenishment. Bangladesh, China and Vietnam are volume leaders; near-shoring to Turkey/Morocco grows. Compliance (GOTS, OEKO-TEX) increasingly priced in.
| Top global exporters | Top global importers |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | United States |
| China | Germany |
| Vietnam | United Kingdom |
| India | France |
| Turkey | Netherlands |
India's stance on HS 610910
India is a top-5 exporter of cotton T-shirts — Tirupur (TN) is the national hub (~60% of knitwear exports), with Ludhiana and Kolkata clusters. AEPC registers exporters. US and EU are the core buyers; many MSMEs supply via trading houses → factor can treat the end-buyer or the intermediary depending on structure.
Export docs to watch
Apparel needs AEPC RCMC, GSP/origin certificate where applicable, and buyers' AQL inspection. GSM, blend and labelling must match the invoice.
GIFT City — factoring HS 610910 in foreign currency
Apparel is USD/EUR open-account — GIFT City factoring in foreign currency helps MSMEs avoid INR conversion loss while keeping the 2.75% subvention.
Trad can route eligible invoices via an IFSCA-regulated IBU or Finance Company/Finance Unit undertaking factoring in GIFT City. The 2.75% subvention is identical whether you factor via India (RBI-regulated) or GIFT City (IFSCA-regulated) — the choice is about currency, banking relationship and buyer location, not the benefit rate.
Common financing stack for this HS
Factoring advances 70–90% in 24–48 hours after invoice verification; balance minus discount/fees on buyer payment. Works alongside packing credit — factoring covers the post-shipment open-account gap.
MSME subvention — is HS 610910 eligible for 2.75%?
Yes — HS 610910 is in the positive list (Trade Notice 25/2025-26 Annex V). MSMEs involved in international value chains with a valid active IEC (not in DEL) and valid Udyam can claim 2.75% per annum on the factoring interest cost element when factoring via an RBI/IFSCA-regulated entity.
| Check | For HS 610910 |
|---|---|
| In positive list (HS-6) | Yes — 610910 listed in Annex V |
| Benefit | 2.75% p.a. on interest cost element |
| Annual cap | ₹50 lakh per MSME per FY |
| Valid from | Prospectively from 20 Feb 2026 |
| Need UIN per factor? | Yes — declaration of intent before factoring, valid till FY-end |
| Eligible factors | RBI-regulated (AD bank / factoring NBFC) or IFSCA-regulated (GIFT IBU/FC) |
| Not covered | Deemed exports (FTP Ch.7) & exports to SEZs |
Eight-digit HS? Use first 6 digits
Eligibility is at HS-6. If your 8-digit HS (e.g. 61091010) starts with 610910, it inherits this eligibility. Verify on the HS checker — enter 6 or 8 digits.
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Open HS checkerFrequently asked questions
What is HS 610910 — T-shirts, singlets & vests, cotton, knitted?
HS 610910 covers knitted/crocheted T-shirts and similar tops of cotton — the staple casual-wear export. Synthetic blends fall under 610990.
Is HS 610910 eligible for the 2.75% interest subvention?
Yes. HS 610910 is in the DGFT positive list (Trade Notice 25/2025-26 Annex V, 4139 HS-6 lines). MSMEs factoring exports under this line via RBI/IFSCA-regulated factors can claim 2.75% per annum on the interest cost element, capped at ₹50 lakh per MSME per year, prospectively from 20 Feb 2026. Requires valid IEC (not in DEL), valid Udyam, and a UIN per factor obtained before factoring.
Who can claim the 2.75% for HS 610910 and how?
MSMEs (as defined by Ministry of MSME) with active IEC and Udyam, factoring eligible exports of HS 610910 via RBI/IFSCA-regulated entities. File a declaration of intent on the DGFT portal to get a UIN per factor (valid till FY-end), factor the invoice, the factor files monthly IEC-wise claims; subvention is credited to your IEC-linked bank account.
Can HS 610910 be factored via GIFT City?
Yes. IBUs and Finance Companies/Finance Units undertaking factoring in GIFT City (IFSCA-regulated) are eligible financial institutions under IFSCA circular 19 Mar 2026 and must extend the 2.75% benefit. Useful for USD/EUR receivables where you want foreign-currency factoring.
What does factoring for HS 610910 cost after subvention?
Indicatively, factoring discount/interest is priced commercially (often 8–12% p.a. depending on buyer, tenor, currency) plus factoring fee ~0.5–3% ⚠️. The 2.75% offsets only the interest element — e.g. a 9% interest cost becomes ~6.25% effective on that element if eligible. Fees/insurance/FX remain. Compare all-in cost.
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