Men's Heavyweight Cotton Waffle Knit Thermal Undershirt
A heavyweight knitted cotton undershirt with a distinctive waffle weave for superior thermal retention, designed for men's winter base layering. Lacking bottom tightening mechanisms, it qualifies as a vest under tariff item 6109.10.00 for cotton knit garments.
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 styled as a sweater rather than an undershirt
Knitted sweaters and pullovers of cotton are classified in heading 6110.
If the fabric contains fibres other than cotton
Non-cotton knit vests 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
• Confirm the waffle knit construction does not include rubber or plastic components that could shift classification to Chapter 40 or 39
• Declare the weight per square metre if requested, as heavyweight fabrics may attract different verification
• Retain supplier specifications for fibre content
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
A men's ring-spun cotton T-shirt, all white, with short hemmed sleeves, hemmed bottom, V-neck with mitered center seam, and no pockets, trim, or embroidery. It is directly classifiable under tariff item 6109.10.00 for compliant plain white T-shirts.
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
A regulation white cotton knit singlet for physical education, entirely plain without pockets, trim, or embroidery. It fits tariff item 6109.10.00 for boys' plain singlets of cotton.