Men's Modal Fiber Pocketless T-Shirt
A luxury T-shirt knitted from modal, a man-made cellulose fiber derived from beech trees, with a slim fit and no pockets. It falls under tariff item 6109.90.00 as a men's T-shirt of other textile materials, as modal is not cotton or wool and the garment is a made-up knitted article.
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 separate tariff item in heading 6109.
If the garment had a full opening and collar
Shirts with a full front opening are classified under heading 6105.
If the garment were a pullover or sweater
Pullovers and sweaters of man-made fibers are classified under heading 6110.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the modal fiber is classified as a man-made fiber and not a natural fiber, as this affects the tariff item
• Ensure the T-shirt has no pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband, which would exclude it from heading 6109
• Be prepared to provide a fiber analysis certificate if requested by CBSA
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