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United States Men's Shirt Importer Companies

In our previous articles, we shared the contact details of 6 Dutch men's shirt importer companies (pnum=6875) and 47 UK men's shirt importer companies (pnum=6895) in the TurkExim database. In this article, we present the contact information of 25 companies that imported men's shirts into the United States of America according to the 2016 US customs records. Each company has been profiled using publicly available data including SEC filings, corporate websites, industry directories, and open-source intelligence including SIC code analysis and press coverage.

The United States is the world's largest single-country import market for men's shirts, with annual imports valued at over USD 4 billion across formal, casual, workwear, and uniform shirt categories. The 25 companies listed below span the full spectrum of the US shirt import ecosystem, from major department store groups such as Macy's and JCPenney, to fast-fashion importers like H&M, corporate uniform suppliers including Cintas and Twin Hill, tactical apparel providers such as 5.11 Tactical, and speciality importers ranging from Hawaiian shirt specialist Tori Richard to western wear distributor Cowboy Hardware. All companies are assessed as ACTIVE based on publicly available operational evidence as of 2016.

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US Men's Shirt Import Market Overview

The United States stands as the world's preeminent import market for men's shirts, driven by the combination of a large consumer population, high per-capita spending on apparel, and a domestic manufacturing base that has contracted to less than 3 percent of total clothing consumption. According to US International Trade Commission data, the US imported approximately USD 4-4.5 billion worth of men's and boys' woven shirts annually during the mid-2010s, with the 2016 reference year capturing a comprehensive snapshot of the importer landscape before the acceleration of e-commerce, the US-China trade tensions that led to tariff actions from 2018 onwards, and the post-pandemic restructuring of the retail sector.

The US men's shirt import market is characterised by a clear segmentation across four primary product categories. Formal dress shirts represent the highest value-per-unit segment, dominated by department store private labels and national brand programmes from companies such as Macy's, JCPenney, and speciality menswear importers including Smart Apparel US and Ital Uomo. Casual and sport shirts constitute the largest volume segment, served by fast-fashion importers like H&M, outdoor lifestyle brands including LL Bean and Cabela's, and casual wear companies such as VF Jeanswear's Wrangler and Lee brands. Workwear and uniform shirts form a distinct B2B segment supplied by Cintas, JA Uniforms, Twin Hill, and 5.11 Tactical, often through corporate procurement contracts. Speciality shirt categories including western shirts (Cowboy Hardware), Hawaiian shirts (Tori Richard, La Leela), and tactical duty shirts (5.11 Tactical) occupy distinct niche segments with dedicated importer channels.

The geographic distribution of the 25 companies in this directory reflects the broader structure of the US fashion and apparel industry. New York City dominates as the primary hub for both menswear wholesale operations and import management, housing 5 of the 25 listed companies in the Garment District and Midtown Manhattan. California contributes 3 companies leveraging proximity to Pacific Rim manufacturing sources and the West Coast consumer market. Florida hosts 3 companies benefiting from Caribbean and Latin American trade corridor access. Texas contributes 2 companies positioned for Central American sourcing and Southwest market distribution. The remaining companies are distributed across North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Arizona, Hawaii, Ohio, Massachusetts, Maine, and Puerto Rico, reflecting the distributed nature of the US apparel import infrastructure.

The primary source countries for US men's shirt imports in 2016 were China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Cambodia, with China and Bangladesh accounting for the largest shares by volume. The competitive dynamics of the US shirt import market have been significantly reshaped since 2016, with the imposition of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin apparel beginning in 2018 driving importers to diversify sourcing away from China towards Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India. The USMCA trade agreement (replacing NAFTA) and CAFTA-DR provisions continue to incentivise Western Hemisphere sourcing for certain shirt categories, particularly uniform and basic casual shirts where shorter lead times and preferential tariff access provide competitive advantages. The 2016 data therefore provides an important baseline for understanding the pre-tariff, pre-pandemic structure of the US men's shirt import industry.

1. Cintas Corporation

ACTIVE 5621 — Apparel and accessory stores

Cintas Corporation is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and one of the largest corporate uniform suppliers in North America. The company provides managed uniform programmes including men's work shirts, corporate casual shirts, and branded uniform apparel to over one million businesses across the United States and Canada. Cintas operates a vertically integrated supply chain that sources men's uniform shirts from domestic and international manufacturers, particularly from Central America, Asia, and the Caribbean. The company's shirt programmes span industrial workwear, executive casual, and food-service categories, making Cintas one of the most significant importers of men's uniform and work shirts in the US by volume. Their garment personalisation services include embroidery, screen printing, and tailoring modifications executed at regional distribution facilities nationwide.

Address:6800 Cintas Boulevard, Cincinnati, OH 45262
Website:cintas.com
Corporate Uniform ShirtsIndustrial Work ShirtsExecutive Casual ShirtsBranded Embroidered Shirts

2. Roytex Inc

ACTIVE 5137 — Men's and boys' clothing

Roytex Inc is a long-established New York City-based menswear wholesaler and importer operating from the Garment District on 34th Street in Manhattan. The company has served as a significant intermediary in the US men's shirt import supply chain for decades, sourcing dress shirts, casual shirts, and sport shirts from manufacturers in Asia, primarily China, Bangladesh, and India. Roytex functions as a wholesale distributor supplying independent menswear retailers, department store concessions, and specialty clothing stores across the United States. Its 17th-floor offices in Midtown Manhattan place it at the epicentre of the American menswear wholesale trade, where proximity to buyers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers facilitates efficient import operations for men's shirt categories.

Address:16 East 34th Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Telephone:212-686-3500
Fax:212-686-4336
Website:roytex.com
Wholesale Dress ShirtsCasual Sport ShirtsImport Men's ShirtsMenswear Distribution

3. Destination XL Group Inc

ACTIVE 5611 — Men's and boys' clothing stores

Destination XL Group Inc (DXL) is the largest specialty retailer of big and tall men's apparel in the United States, operating over 150 retail locations under the DXL and Casual Male XL banners alongside a substantial e-commerce platform. The company specialises in extended-size men's clothing including dress shirts, casual shirts, and sport shirts ranging from sizes XL to 8XL and waist sizes 38 to 72. DXL imports men's shirts across all size categories from manufacturing partners in Asia, Central America, and the Middle East, with big and tall shirt specifications requiring dedicated production runs. The company stocks men's shirts from both proprietary labels (Harbor Bay, Repp, DXL) and national brands including Nautica, Calvin Klein, and Polo Ralph Lauren, making it a significant volume importer in the extended-size men's shirt segment.

Address:555 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021
Telephone:781-828-9300
Website:destinationxl.com
Big & Tall Dress ShirtsExtended-Size Casual ShirtsProprietary Label ShirtsNational Brand Shirts

4. Michael Gerald Ltd Inc

ACTIVE 5611 — Men's and boys' clothing stores

Michael Gerald Ltd Inc is a Southern California-based menswear retailer and importer operating from Cerritos in Los Angeles County. The company specialises in contemporary men's fashion including dress shirts, casual button-downs, and fashion-forward shirt collections targeting the Southern California and broader West Coast market. Michael Gerald sources men's shirts from international manufacturers, with particular emphasis on modern slim-fit and tailored-fit shirt styles that align with Southern California's fashion sensibilities. The company's retail operations combine brick-and-mortar presence with e-commerce capabilities, importing men's shirts that span the casual-to-smart spectrum including non-iron, stretch, and performance fabric categories that have gained significant market share in the US men's shirt segment.

Address:12836 Alondra Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Telephone:+1 562-921-9611
E-Mail:info@michaelgerald.com
Website:michaelgerald.com
Contemporary Dress ShirtsSlim-Fit Casual ShirtsPerformance Fabric ShirtsWest Coast Menswear

5. VF Jeanswear Limited Partnership

ACTIVE 2311 — Men's and boys' work clothing

VF Jeanswear Limited Partnership is a subsidiary of VF Corporation, one of the world's largest apparel companies with a portfolio that includes Wrangler, Lee, and Rustler brands. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, VF Jeanswear manages the production, sourcing, and distribution of casual men's shirts under these iconic American denim and casual wear brands. The company imports significant volumes of men's casual shirts, western shirts, and work shirts from manufacturing facilities in Asia, Mexico, and Central America, with Wrangler and Lee shirts representing substantial import categories. VF Corporation's global supply chain infrastructure, including dedicated sourcing offices in Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Central America, positions VF Jeanswear as one of the largest importers of men's casual and western shirts in the United States by volume.

Address:400 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Telephone:336-332-3400
Fax:336-332-4259
Website:vfc.com
Wrangler Casual ShirtsLee Casual ShirtsWestern Work ShirtsDenim Shirts

6. TAA Apparel Inc

ACTIVE 5137 — Men's and boys' clothing

TAA Apparel Inc is a New York City-based apparel importer and wholesaler operating from the Garment District on 37th Street in Manhattan. The company specialises in importing and distributing men's shirts with a focus on eco-friendly and sustainable apparel through its Eco Green Co brand. TAA Apparel sources men's casual shirts, organic cotton shirts, and sustainable fashion shirts from manufacturers in Asia, with emphasis on environmentally responsible production processes including organic fibre cultivation, low-impact dyeing, and fair-trade certified facilities. The company's Midtown Manhattan location provides direct access to the New York fashion wholesale market, while its eco-friendly positioning aligns with the growing sustainability segment of the US men's shirt import market that has expanded significantly since 2016.

Address:48 West 37th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Telephone:212-268-4001
E-Mail:info@taaapparel.com
Website:ecogreenco.com
Eco-Friendly Casual ShirtsOrganic Cotton ShirtsSustainable MenswearWholesale Shirt Distribution

7. Broder Bros Co

ACTIVE 5137 — Men's and boys' clothing

Broder Bros Co, operating as AlphaBroder, is one of the largest wholesale distributors of imprintable and blank apparel in the United States, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania. The company maintains the nation's most extensive inventory of blank men's shirts from major brands including Nike, Champion, Hanes, Gildan, Bella+Canvas, and Next Level, serving the promotional products, screen printing, and embroidery industries. AlphaBroder imports blank men's t-shirts, polo shirts, and casual button-downs in enormous volumes from manufacturers worldwide, with blank shirt distribution representing a significant category of US men's shirt imports. The company operates eight distribution centres across the United States, enabling next-day delivery to the majority of the continental US, making it a critical node in the men's blank and promotional shirt import supply chain.

Address:Six Neshaminy Interplex, 6th Floor, Trevose, PA 19053
Telephone:800-521-0850
Website:alphabroder.com
Blank Polo ShirtsPromotional T-ShirtsBlank Button-DownsImprintable Men's Shirts

8. Cabela's Inc

ACTIVE 5641 — Sporting goods stores

Cabela's Inc is a leading specialty retailer of outdoor recreation merchandise, now part of Bass Pro Shops, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska. The company offers a comprehensive range of men's outdoor and casual shirts including performance fishing shirts, hunting shirts, safari-style camp shirts, and moisture-wicking outdoor tops under the Cabela's brand. Cabela's imports men's outdoor shirts from specialised manufacturers in Asia and Central America, with technical and performance shirt categories requiring specific fabric technologies including UPF sun protection, moisture management, and antimicrobial treatments. The brand's men's shirt range is a core category in its outdoor apparel offering, with Cabela's-branded shirts representing significant import volumes in the technical and outdoor casual shirt segments of the US market.

Address:One Cabela Drive, Sidney, NE 69160
Telephone:308-254-5505
Website:cabelas.com
Performance Fishing ShirtsHunting Camp ShirtsUPF Protective ShirtsOutdoor Casual Shirts

9. 5.11 Inc

ACTIVE 5699 — Miscellaneous apparel and accessory shops

5.11 Inc (Five Eleven Tactical) is a California-based manufacturer and retailer of tactical apparel and equipment for law enforcement, military, and fire service professionals. The company is a major producer and importer of men's tactical shirts, duty shirts, polo shirts, and performance uniform tops under the 5.11 Tactical brand. The company's men's shirt range includes covert casual shirts with hidden pocket systems, performance polos with moisture-wicking fabrics, and duty uniform shirts meeting specific law enforcement specifications. 5.11 sources men's tactical shirts from production facilities in Asia while maintaining quality control standards required for professional end-users. The tactical and duty shirt category represents a specialised but high-value segment of US men's shirt imports, with 5.11 as one of the dominant importers in this niche.

Address:4300 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356
Telephone:209-527-4511
Fax:209-527-1511
Website:511tactical.com
Tactical Duty ShirtsCovert Casual ShirtsPerformance Polo ShirtsLaw Enforcement Uniforms

10. J C Penney Purchasing Corporation

ACTIVE 5311 — Department stores

J C Penney Purchasing Corporation is the central buying and sourcing arm of JCPenney, one of America's historic department store chains with over 650 retail locations. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the purchasing corporation manages the procurement of all merchandise categories including men's shirts across private label and national brand programmes. JCPenney imports substantial volumes of men's dress shirts, casual shirts, and work shirts under private labels including Stafford, St. John's Bay, and JCPenney-branded lines, sourcing from manufacturers in Bangladesh, China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The company's scale as a national department store retailer makes it one of the largest single importers of men's shirts in the United States by volume, with men's shirts representing a core category in its menswear assortment carried across all stores and its e-commerce platform.

Address:6501 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024
Telephone:+1-972-431-1000
Fax:+1-972-431-2320
Website:jcpenney.com
Stafford Dress ShirtsSt. John's Bay Casual ShirtsPrivate Label ShirtsDepartment Store Menswear

11. JA Uniforms Inc

ACTIVE 5621 — Apparel and accessory stores

JA Uniforms Inc is a Miami-based corporate uniform and workwear supplier specialising in branded apparel programmes for businesses across the United States. The company imports and distributes men's uniform shirts, corporate casual shirts, polo shirts, and workwear from manufacturing partners in Asia and Central America. JA Uniforms provides full-service uniform programmes including shirt selection, customisation through embroidery and screen printing, employee ordering portals, and ongoing inventory management. The company's Miami location provides strategic access to Caribbean and Latin American manufacturing sources, enabling shorter lead times for uniform shirt imports compared to Asian sourcing. JA Uniforms serves clients across corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial sectors requiring professional men's shirt options for their workforce.

Address:12323 S.W. 132ND Court, Miami, FL 33186
Telephone:305-234-1231
Fax:305-234-1219
Website:jauniforms.com
Corporate Uniform ShirtsEmbroidered Polo ShirtsHospitality Work ShirtsBranded Casual Shirts

12. Smart Apparel US Inc

ACTIVE 5137 — Men's and boys' clothing

Smart Apparel US Inc is the American subsidiary of Smart Shirts, a Hong Kong-based menswear manufacturer and sourcing company with global operations. Located in New York's Garment District on Seventh Avenue, Smart Apparel US manages the import, sales, and distribution of men's dress shirts and casual shirts for the US market. The company leverages its parent firm's vertical manufacturing capabilities in Asia, with owned and contracted production facilities in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh producing men's shirts to specifications for US retail clients. Smart Apparel US serves as a key intermediary between Asian shirt manufacturers and American retail buyers, providing design, sourcing, quality control, and logistics services for men's shirt import programmes. The company's product range spans formal dress shirts, business casual, and fashion-forward shirt categories.

Address:525 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10018
Telephone:212-329-3400
Fax:212-329-3486
E-Mail:sales@smartapparelus.com
Website:smart-shirts.com
Dress ShirtsBusiness Casual ShirtsFashion ShirtsAsian-Source Menswear

13. Cowboy Hardware Inc

ACTIVE 5611 — Men's and boys' clothing stores

Cowboy Hardware Inc is a Phoenix, Arizona-based western wear retailer and importer specialising in men's western shirts, cowboy shirts, and rodeo apparel. The company imports men's western shirts featuring traditional snap closures, pearl snap fronts, yoke detailing, and western embroidery patterns from manufacturers in Mexico, China, and India. Cowboy Hardware serves the southwestern US market where western shirt styles represent a distinct and enduring menswear category, with particular strength in Arizona, Texas, and surrounding states. The company's import operations focus on authentic western shirt designs including pearl-snap westerns, embroidered cowboy shirts, and striped rodeo shirts that are produced by specialist manufacturers familiar with the construction requirements of traditional western shirt patterns.

Address:2726 E. Mohawk Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Telephone:602-404-0311
Website:cowboyhardware.com
Western Snap ShirtsPearl Snap Cowboy ShirtsEmbroidered Western ShirtsRodeo Shirts

14. Bealls Imports Inc

ACTIVE 5311 — Department stores

Bealls Imports Inc is the sourcing and import division of Bealls Inc, a Florida-based retail group operating Bealls Department Stores and Bealls Outlet across the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, the import company manages the procurement of men's shirts and other apparel for the Bealls retail portfolio, sourcing from manufacturers in Asia, Central America, and the Middle East. Bealls Imports purchases men's dress shirts, casual shirts, and work shirts for both private label programmes and branded merchandise, with import volumes supporting over 500 retail locations across Florida, Georgia, and neighbouring states. The company's import operations are particularly focused on value-oriented and moderately priced men's shirt categories that align with its retail customers' demographic and pricing strategies.

Address:E.R. Beall Center, 700 13th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208
Telephone:941-747-2355
Fax:941-708-4321
Website:beallsinc.com
Value Dress ShirtsCasual Button-DownsPrivate Label MenswearSoutheast Retail Distribution

15. Twin Hill Acquisition Company Inc

ACTIVE 5621 — Apparel and accessory stores

Twin Hill Acquisition Company Inc is a Houston-based corporate apparel and uniform provider, now part of the LF Brands portfolio, specialising in managed uniform programmes for major US corporations. The company imports and distributes men's corporate uniform shirts, branded casual shirts, and executive wear from manufacturing sources in Asia and Central America. Twin Hill provides full-service corporate apparel programmes including catalogue development, online employee ordering, customisation services, and inventory management for enterprise clients. The company's import operations for men's shirts focus on corporate uniform specifications including fabric durability, colour consistency across production runs, and customisation-ready constructions that support embroidery and heat-transfer branding for corporate identity programmes.

Address:6380 Rogerdale Rd, Houston, TX 77072
Telephone:888-206-0699
Fax:888-220-8643
Website:twinhill.com
Corporate Uniform ShirtsExecutive Casual ShirtsBranded Work ShirtsEnterprise Apparel Programmes

16. La Leela LLC

ACTIVE 5611 — Men's and boys' clothing stores

La Leela LLC is a Miami Lakes, Florida-based speciality retailer and importer focusing on Hawaiian and tropical-print men's shirts. The company imports men's Aloha shirts, tropical-print camp shirts, and resort-wear button-downs from manufacturers in Asia, particularly from producers in China, Indonesia, and the Philippines who specialise in tropical-print rayon and cotton fabrics. La Leela serves the resort-wear and casual tropical shirt segment of the US market, with distribution through its e-commerce platform and speciality retail partnerships. The company's Florida location provides natural market alignment with the tropical and resort-wear demand concentrated in Florida, the Caribbean, and coastal markets. Hawaiian and tropical shirts represent a distinct import category with specific fabric and print requirements served by specialist Asian manufacturers.

Address:8004 NW 154th Street, #589, Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Website:laleela.com
Hawaiian Aloha ShirtsTropical Print Camp ShirtsResort-Wear Button-DownsRayon Casual Shirts

17. Macy's Merchandising Group

ACTIVE 5311 — Department stores

Macy's Merchandising Group is the central buying and product development organisation for Macy's, one of the largest department store retailers in the United States with over 500 locations and the iconic Herald Square flagship in New York City. The merchandising group manages the procurement of men's shirts across all Macy's private labels including Alfani, Bar III, Club Room, and Van Heusen, alongside national brand shirt programmes. Macy's is one of the single largest importers of men's dress and casual shirts in the United States, sourcing from manufacturing partners across Asia, with particular emphasis on Bangladesh, China, India, and Vietnam. The scale of Macy's retail operations, combined with its private-label shirt programmes, generates import volumes that place it among the top US importers of men's shirts by both volume and value.

Address:11 Penn Plaza, #10, New York, NY 10001
Telephone:+1 646-429-6000
Website:macys.com
Alfani Dress ShirtsBar III Fashion ShirtsClub Room Casual ShirtsNational Brand Shirts

18. Tori Richard Ltd

ACTIVE 5611 — Men's and boys' clothing stores

Tori Richard Ltd is a Honolulu-based premium menswear manufacturer and retailer established in 1956, renowned for its Hawaiian and tropical-print shirts crafted with meticulous attention to fabric quality and print artistry. The company designs and sources men's Aloha shirts, resort shirts, and premium casual button-downs featuring original textile prints developed in-house and produced by specialist manufacturers in Asia. Tori Richard occupies the premium end of the Hawaiian shirt market, using high-grade cotton, silk-cotton blends, and refined rayon fabrics sourced from Japanese and Italian mills, with shirt construction performed in Asia. The company's Honolulu headquarters and flagship store anchor its position in Hawaii's substantial resort-wear market, while its e-commerce and wholesale channels distribute to mainland US resort and speciality retailers.

Address:1891 N. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96819
Telephone:877-400-0995
E-Mail:trestore@toririchard.com
Website:toririchard.com
Premium Aloha ShirtsResort-Wear Button-DownsOriginal Print ShirtsSilk-Blend Casual Shirts

19. Ital Uomo of New York

ACTIVE 5137 — Men's and boys' clothing

Ital Uomo of New York is a Long Island-based menswear importer and wholesaler specialising in Italian-inspired dress shirts and tailored casual shirts. The company imports men's premium dress shirts, fitted casual shirts, and European-cut button-downs from manufacturers in Italy, Turkey, and select Asian production facilities that specialise in European-style shirt construction. Ital Uomo serves independent menswear retailers, tailor shops, and speciality clothing stores across the New York metropolitan area and the broader Northeast US market. The company's product positioning emphasises Italian design sensibility in shirt styling, including spread collars, French cuffs, and slim-fit constructions that align with the European-taste segment of the American men's dress shirt market. Its Cedarhurst location on Long Island's Five Towns area places it within an established menswear trade corridor.

Address:467 Central Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Telephone:+1 516-295-0429
Italian-Style Dress ShirtsEuropean-Cut Casual ShirtsFrench Cuff ShirtsPremium Fitted Shirts

20. Amtai Imports Inc

ACTIVE 5137 — Men's and boys' clothing

Amtai Imports Inc is a Silicon Valley-based apparel importer operating from Sunnyvale, California, and the parent company behind the White Sierra outdoor and casual clothing brand. The company imports men's casual shirts, outdoor shirts, and lifestyle button-downs from manufacturing partners in Asia, with particular focus on technical casual shirts featuring moisture-wicking fabrics, UPF sun protection, and quick-dry constructions suitable for outdoor and active lifestyle use. Amtai's import operations support the White Sierra brand's distribution through speciality outdoor retailers, sporting goods stores, and e-commerce channels across the United States. The company's California location provides alignment with the West Coast's outdoor recreation market and access to the technology-driven performance apparel development ecosystem in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Address:305 Soquel Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Telephone:408-980-6688
Fax:408-980-6670
Website:whitesierra.com
Outdoor Casual ShirtsMoisture-Wicking ShirtsUPF Protective ShirtsActive Lifestyle Button-Downs

21. Peter Millar LLC

ACTIVE 5611 — Men's and boys' clothing stores

Peter Millar LLC is a premium menswear brand headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, now part of the Compagnie Financiere Richemont luxury group. The company designs, sources, and distributes high-end men's sport shirts, dress shirts, and golf shirts characterised by refined European fabrics, meticulous construction, and classic American styling. Peter Millar imports men's shirts from premium manufacturers in Italy, Portugal, and select Asian facilities, with a strong emphasis on fabric quality including Sea Island cotton, fine Italian-milled poplins, and performance stretch blends. The brand occupies the luxury-accessible segment of the US men's shirt market, distributed through high-end department stores, pro shops, and speciality menswear retailers. Its acquisition by Richemont in 2012 significantly expanded its global sourcing capabilities and distribution reach for premium men's shirts.

Address:Durham, NC 27713
Telephone:888-926-0255
Fax:919-465-0255
Website:petermillar.com
Premium Sport ShirtsItalian Fabric Dress ShirtsGolf Performance ShirtsLuxury Casual Shirts

22. H&M Hennes And Mauritz L P

ACTIVE 5611 — Men's and boys' clothing stores

H&M Hennes and Mauritz L P is the US limited partnership entity of H&M Group, the Swedish multinational fast-fashion retailer operating over 500 stores across the United States. The New York-based US headquarters on Fifth Avenue manages the import and distribution of H&M's men's shirt collections, which span casual shirts, dress shirts, linen shirts, and fashion-forward styles at accessible price points. H&M sources men's shirts from an extensive global supplier network with major production in Bangladesh, China, Turkey, India, and Cambodia, with the company's scale making it one of the largest single importers of men's shirts into the US by volume. H&M's fast-fashion model requires rapid production cycles and frequent new shirt deliveries, placing particular demands on import logistics and customs clearance efficiency for men's shirt categories.

Address:110 Fifth Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10003
Telephone:212-564-9922
Fax:212-564-3737
Website:hm.com
Fast-Fashion Casual ShirtsTrend Dress ShirtsLinen Summer ShirtsValue Menswear

23. L L Bean Inc

ACTIVE 5641 — Sporting goods stores

L L Bean Inc is the iconic American outdoor and lifestyle retailer founded in 1912 in Freeport, Maine, where it maintains its flagship campus and global headquarters. The company designs, sources, and retails a comprehensive range of men's casual shirts, outdoor shirts, flannel shirts, and chamois cloth shirts under the L.L.Bean brand. While L.L.Bean maintains domestic manufacturing for some signature items including its chamois cloth shirts, the company imports the majority of its men's casual and outdoor shirt range from manufacturers in Asia and Central America. L.L.Bean's men's shirt offerings emphasise classic outdoor style, fabric durability, and functional design, with flannel shirts, camp shirts, and performance outdoor button-downs representing core import categories. The brand's direct-to-consumer model, combining catalogue, e-commerce, and retail, generates substantial men's shirt import volumes.

Address:Freeport, ME 04033
Website:llbean.com
Flannel Camp ShirtsChamois Cloth ShirtsOutdoor Casual Button-DownsClassic Menswear

24. Importique Corporation

ACTIVE 5092 — Sporting and recreational goods

Importique Corporation is an import and distribution company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a US territory that operates under US customs jurisdiction. The company imports men's shirts and apparel into the US market through Puerto Rico, leveraging the island's position as a Caribbean logistics hub with established shipping connections to both the US mainland and Latin American manufacturing centres. Importique's Puerto Rico location provides access to duty advantages available under US territorial customs arrangements and proximity to Caribbean and Central American garment production facilities including those in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Central America's CAFTA-DR trade zone. The company serves as a specialised import channel for men's shirts destined for the US mainland and Puerto Rico retail markets.

Address:San Juan, PR 00917
Telephone:787-788-3939
Caribbean-Source ShirtsCAFTA-DR Import ShirtsTropical Casual ShirtsPuerto Rico Distribution

25. Earthbound Trading Company

ACTIVE 5611 — Men's and boys' clothing stores

Earthbound Trading Company is an Ohio-based lifestyle and casual apparel retailer operating over 100 stores across the United States, primarily in mall and outlet centre locations. The company imports men's casual shirts, graphic tees, and lifestyle button-downs with a bohemian and eco-conscious brand aesthetic. Earthbound's men's shirt range emphasises sustainable materials including organic cotton, recycled polyester blends, and responsibly sourced fabrics, with production at fair-trade certified facilities in Asia. The company's import operations focus on casual and lifestyle shirt categories that align with its earth-friendly brand positioning, including tie-dye shirts, nature-themed printed button-downs, and relaxed-fit casual shirts. Earthbound's distribution through mall-based retail locations across the US generates steady import volumes in the casual lifestyle shirt segment.

Address:Chillicothe, OH 45601
Website:earthboundtrading.com
Organic Cotton Casual ShirtsGraphic Printed ShirtsEco-Friendly Button-DownsBohemian Lifestyle Shirts

Company Comparison Table

The following table provides a consolidated overview of all 25 US men's shirt importer companies, enabling quick comparison of location, operational status, and primary product focus. All companies are confirmed ACTIVE through public records and website verification. This summary facilitates identification of potential trading partners for international shirt manufacturers seeking US distribution channels.

#CompanyStateStatusPrimary Product
1Cintas CorporationOhioACTIVECorporate Uniform Shirts
2Roytex IncNew YorkACTIVEWholesale Dress Shirts
3Destination XL Group IncMassachusettsACTIVEBig & Tall Dress Shirts
4Michael Gerald Ltd IncCaliforniaACTIVEContemporary Dress Shirts
5VF Jeanswear Limited PartnershipNorth CarolinaACTIVEWrangler Casual Shirts
6TAA Apparel IncNew YorkACTIVEEco-Friendly Casual Shirts
7Broder Bros CoPennsylvaniaACTIVEBlank Polo Shirts
8Cabela's IncNebraskaACTIVEPerformance Fishing Shirts
95.11 IncCaliforniaACTIVETactical Duty Shirts
10J C Penney Purchasing CorporationTexasACTIVEStafford Dress Shirts
11JA Uniforms IncFloridaACTIVECorporate Uniform Shirts
12Smart Apparel US IncNew YorkACTIVEDress Shirts
13Cowboy Hardware IncArizonaACTIVEWestern Snap Shirts
14Bealls Imports IncFloridaACTIVEValue Dress Shirts
15Twin Hill Acquisition Company IncTexasACTIVECorporate Uniform Shirts
16La Leela LLCFloridaACTIVEHawaiian Aloha Shirts
17Macy's Merchandising GroupNew YorkACTIVEAlfani Dress Shirts
18Tori Richard LtdHawaiiACTIVEPremium Aloha Shirts
19Ital Uomo of New YorkNew YorkACTIVEItalian-Style Dress Shirts
20Amtai Imports IncCaliforniaACTIVEOutdoor Casual Shirts
21Peter Millar LLCNorth CarolinaACTIVEPremium Sport Shirts
22H&M Hennes And Mauritz L PNew YorkACTIVEFast-Fashion Casual Shirts
23L L Bean IncMaineACTIVEFlannel Camp Shirts
24Importique CorporationPuerto RicoACTIVECaribbean-Source Shirts
25Earthbound Trading CompanyOhioACTIVEOrganic Cotton Casual Shirts

State Distribution of US Men's Shirt Importers

The state distribution of the 25 companies reveals the geographic concentration of the US shirt import and distribution infrastructure. New York's dominance reflects its role as the national hub for fashion wholesale, import management, and buyer-seller interactions, with many companies located in the historic Garment District on Seventh Avenue and surrounding Midtown streets. California's representation demonstrates the importance of West Coast import operations with direct Pacific shipping connections to Asian manufacturing centres. Florida's presence reflects Caribbean and Latin American trade corridor advantages, while North Carolina and Texas represent significant domestic menswear industry clusters with strong sourcing and distribution capabilities.

StateNumber of CompaniesShare
New York624.0%
California312.0%
Florida312.0%
Ohio28.0%
North Carolina28.0%
Texas28.0%
Massachusetts14.0%
Pennsylvania14.0%
Nebraska14.0%
Arizona14.0%
Hawaii14.0%
Maine14.0%
Puerto Rico14.0%
Total25100%

Frequently Asked Questions

▶ What HS codes apply to men's shirt imports into the United States?
Men's shirts are classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Chapter 62 (Articles of apparel, not knitted). The key HTSUS headings are: 6205 (Men's or boys' shirts, not knitted), subdivided into 6205.20 (of cotton), 6205.30 (of man-made fibres), and 6205.90 (of other textile materials). For woven formal and casual shirts, 6205 is the primary classification. Knitted shirts such as polo shirts and t-shirts fall under HTSUS 6105 (knitted shirts). These codes are used by US Customs and Border Protection to track import volumes, assess duties, and enforce quota restrictions. The 2016 customs data referenced in this article is based on shipments classified under these headings, with cotton woven shirts (6205.20) representing the largest subcategory by both volume and value.
▶ How have US tariffs on men's shirt imports changed since 2016?
The most significant change since 2016 has been the imposition of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods, including men's shirts, beginning in 2018. Most Chinese-origin men's woven shirts now face additional tariffs of 15-25 percent on top of the standard Most Favoured Nation duty rates (which range from 0.8 to 20.3 percent depending on fabric type and garment construction). This has fundamentally altered sourcing economics, driving many US importers to shift production from China to Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia where no Section 301 tariffs apply. The USMCA agreement (replacing NAFTA in 2020) maintains duty-free access for men's shirts produced in Mexico and Canada meeting rules of origin requirements, while CAFTA-DR provides similar preferential access for shirts from Central American and Dominican Republic production facilities.
▶ Which US states are best for establishing shirt import operations?
New York remains the primary hub due to its concentration of buying offices, freight forwarders, and customs brokers in the Garment District, along with proximity to the Port of New York and New Jersey. California offers excellent access to Pacific Rim shipping lanes with the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handling the majority of Asian-origin shirt imports. Florida provides strategic advantages for Caribbean Basin and Central American sourcing through CAFTA-DR trade preferences and shorter shipping times. Texas benefits from its position for both USMCA-compliant Mexican production and Central American sourcing, with the Port of Houston serving as a major apparel import gateway. For cost-effective operations, inland distribution hubs in North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania offer lower warehousing costs while maintaining good logistics connectivity through major interstate networks and intermodal rail facilities.
▶ What are the main source countries for US men's shirt imports?
The primary source countries for US men's shirt imports are China (historically largest by volume but declining due to tariffs), Bangladesh (rapidly growing, particularly for value and mid-market casual and dress shirts), Vietnam (major growth market benefiting from tariff diversification away from China), India (strong in premium cotton dress shirts and ethnic casual categories), Indonesia (significant volume producer for mid-market brands), and Cambodia (growing presence in casual shirt production). Western Hemisphere sources include Mexico (USMCA duty-free), the Dominican Republic and Central American CAFTA-DR nations (duty-free or preferential access), and Haiti (Haiti Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act preferences). Post-Section 301 tariff actions, the sourcing landscape has shifted dramatically, with Vietnam and Bangladesh gaining substantial market share at China's expense.
▶ How has the US men's shirt import market changed since 2016?
The market has undergone profound structural change since 2016. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin shirts from 2018 have driven massive sourcing diversification away from China. The rise of e-commerce has transformed distribution, with online's share of US menswear sales growing from approximately 15 percent in 2016 to over 35 percent by 2024, creating new import channels through direct-to-consumer brands. Major department store consolidation, including JCPenney's 2020 bankruptcy filing and subsequent restructuring, has altered traditional import volumes. The pandemic disrupted import logistics and accelerated casualisation trends, reducing formal dress shirt demand while boosting casual and work-from-home shirt categories. Sustainability and transparency requirements are increasingly influencing sourcing decisions, with US importers adopting supply chain due diligence programmes and seeking certified production facilities. Nearshoring to Central America and Mexico has gained momentum as companies seek shorter lead times and reduced geopolitical risk.
▶ What opportunities exist for Turkish shirt exporters in the US market?
Turkish shirt exporters face a more complex but potentially rewarding US market landscape. Turkey does not benefit from a bilateral free trade agreement or preferential tariff programme with the United States, meaning Turkish-origin shirts face standard MFN duty rates (typically 0.8-20.3 percent depending on classification). However, competitive advantages include: strong mid-market quality positioning aligned with US department store and speciality retail price points, European-quality production standards, relatively competitive pricing versus domestic US and EU production, and the ability to produce smaller production runs with shorter lead times than Asian suppliers. Turkish exporters should target mid-market casual and smart-casual shirt segments, engage with New York-based import agents and wholesale distributors, and consider exhibiting at US trade shows such as MAGIC and PROJECT in Las Vegas. The preference for supply chain diversification away from China creates openings for Turkish suppliers positioned between Asian cost levels and European quality standards.

Data Source: This directory is compiled from 2016 US customs import records for men's shirts (HTSUS 6205), cross-referenced with SEC filings, corporate website data, industry directories, and open-source intelligence. Company profiles include operational status assessments based on the most recent publicly available information as of the 2016 reference year. Subsequent corporate events including mergers, acquisitions, and insolvency proceedings may have altered the operational status of listed companies.


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