Boys' Polyester Performance Tee
A high-performance T-shirt from moisture-wicking polyester knit, short-sleeved for active boys. It falls under tariff item 6109.90.00 as a boys' T-shirt of other textile materials, as polyester is a man-made fiber and the garment is a made-up knitted article without excluded features.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the T-shirt were made of cotton
Cotton T-shirts are classified under a different tariff item in heading 6109.
If the garment had a full opening and collar
Garments with a full front opening are classified as shirts under heading 6105.
If the garment were a sweater or pullover
Sweaters and pullovers of man-made fibers are classified under heading 6110.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the T-shirt has no drawstring, ribbed waistband, or other tightening means at the bottom, as these would exclude it from heading 6109
• Ensure the polyester fiber composition is declared accurately to support classification under 6109.90.00
• Consider whether the garment's performance features affect its essential character for classification purposes
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