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The Clothing Tax: Tariffs on Clothing

97% of clothing sold in America is imported. Tariffs of 30-54% on apparel hit low-income families hardest — they spend the largest share of income on clothing.

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The average tariff rate on clothing products is 45.1%, with rates ranging from 27% to 54%. All 10 products had some pre-existing duties that have been significantly increased.

Average Rate

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45.1%

Highest Rate

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54%

Products Tracked

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10

New Since 2025

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0

products with 0% pre-2025

All Clothing Products — Sorted by Tariff Rate

Athletic Shoes

54%

Athletic footwear from China and Vietnam.

Running shoes

$130→$200.2(+54%)
HTS 6404.11Was 20%

Handbag / Purse

54%

Handbags and accessories from China, Italy, India.

Leather handbag

$150→$231(+54%)
HTS 4202.21Was 8%

Sneakers (Casual)

48%

Casual footwear from China and Vietnam.

Casual sneakers

$89.99→$133.19(+48%)
HTS 6404.19Was 12.5%

T-Shirt (Cotton)

47.7%

Cotton t-shirts from China, Bangladesh, Vietnam.

Basic cotton tee

$15→$22.18(+48%)
HTS 6109.10Was 16.5%

Winter Jacket

45%

Outerwear from China, Vietnam, Bangladesh.

Puffer jacket

$199→$288.55(+45%)
HTS 6201.93Was 7.1%

Dress Shirt

44.8%

Dress shirts primarily from Bangladesh, Vietnam, China.

Cotton dress shirt

$69.99→$101.29(+45%)
HTS 6205.20Was 19.7%

Jeans

44.6%

Denim jeans manufactured in Bangladesh, Mexico, China.

Pair of jeans

$59.99→$86.79(+45%)
HTS 6203.42Was 16.6%

Underwear / Socks

44%

Basic undergarments from China, Bangladesh.

6-pack socks

$14.99→$21.59(+44%)
HTS 6108.22Was 15.6%

Children's Clothing

42%

Children's clothing heavily imported from China.

Kids outfit set

$24.99→$35.49(+42%)
HTS 6111.20Was 11.5%

Wool Suit

27%

Suits from Italy, China, Mexico.

Men's wool suit

$599→$760.73(+27%)
HTS 6203.11Was 17%

Before vs. After: Rate Comparison

ProductPre-2025 RateCurrent RateIncreasePrice Impact
Athletic Shoes20%54%+34pp+$70.2
Handbag / Purse8%54%+46pp+$81
Sneakers (Casual)12.5%48%+35.5pp+$43.2
T-Shirt (Cotton)16.5%47.7%+31.200000000000003pp+$7.18
Winter Jacket7.1%45%+37.9pp+$89.55
Dress Shirt19.7%44.8%+25.099999999999998pp+$31.3
Jeans16.6%44.6%+28pp+$26.8
Underwear / Socks15.6%44%+28.4pp+$6.6
Children's Clothing11.5%42%+30.5pp+$10.5
Wool Suit17%27%+10pp+$161.73

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