Import duty on t-shirts (cotton, knitted) into Japan

Goods under HS 6109.10 (t-shirts (cotton, knitted)) are charged 7.4% to 10.9% general import duty in Japan, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02. The rate depends on which of the 2 tariff lines applies to your exact goods.

Import consumption tax in Japan: 10% standard rate. Standard rate: consumption tax 7.8% + local consumption tax 2.2% = 10% total (reduced rate 8% for certain food and beverages).

Low-value shipments: Total taxable value of 10,000 yen or less is exempt from customs duty and consumption tax; designated goods (e.g. leather bags, knitted clothing, footwear) excluded unless a personal-use gift; liquor/tobacco taxes not exempt.

Official tariff lines under this code

Tariff line	Description	Rate as printed
6109.10-010	1 Of yarns of different colours or printed Official wording 6109.10 Of cotton 010 1 Of yarns of different colours or printed 10.9% (10.9%)	General 10.9%; WTO (10.9%) 10.9% (lower of General and WTO)
6109.10-020	2 Other Official wording 020 2 Other 11.2% 7.4%	General 11.2%; WTO 7.4% 7.4% (lower of General and WTO)

Estimate your landed cost T-shirts (cotton, knitted): all destinations Importing into Japan