Men's Brushed Cotton Thermal Undershirt Base Layer
A men's thermal undershirt knitted from 100% cotton with a brushed fleece interior, designed to trap body heat for outdoor activities. As a singlet-like garment without drawstrings or other bottom tightening mechanisms, it falls under tariff item 6109.10.00 for cotton T-shirts, singlets and other vests.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | +50.0% | 68% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the garment is a pullover rather than an undershirt
Pullovers and sweaters of cotton are classified in heading 6110, not 6109.
If the fibre content is not wholly cotton
T-shirts and vests of other textile materials fall under 6109.90.00.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the garment is made up (knitted to shape or assembled) as required by Chapter 61 Note 1
• Verify the fibre content is 100% cotton; blends may shift classification
• Keep commercial invoices detailing fabric composition and knit type for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 6109.10.00
American Apparel White Fine Jersey Tee
A fine jersey knit cotton men's T-shirt in solid white, with short hemmed sleeves, hemmed bottom, crew neck, and free of pockets, trim, or embroidery. It fits tariff item 6109.10.00 as a textbook example of a plain cotton T-shirt.
Anvil 980 White Short Sleeve T-Shirt
A heavyweight 100% cotton men's T-shirt, all white, with crew neck, short hemmed sleeves, hemmed bottom, and no extras. It is classifiable under tariff item 6109.10.00 as a plain cotton T-shirt, meeting all heading requirements.
Bella+Canvas White V-Neck T-Shirt
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Boys' All-White Summer Singlet
A lightweight white knitted cotton singlet for boys in warm weather, featuring no pockets, trim, or embroidery. It is a plain boys' singlet classifiable under tariff item 6109.10.00 as a cotton singlet.
Boys' Plain White Cotton Tank Top Singlet
A simple tank-style singlet for boys, knitted from cotton yarn, uniformly white without any pockets, trim, or embroidery. It is classified under tariff item 6109.10.00 for its plain design and cotton construction.
Boys' School PE White Singlet
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