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Band Collar Mandarin Cotton Shirt

A men's cotton shirt with a mandarin band collar, no lapel, long sleeves, and a straight hem. It is designed to cover the upper body and has a partial opening starting at the neckline, meeting the definition of a shirt under Chapter 62. The garment is made of woven cotton fabric and is classified under tariff item 6205.20.00 as a men's or boys' shirt of cotton.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China17%β€”17%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico17%β€”17%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States17%β€”17%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany17%β€”17%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan17%β€”17%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6205.30.00Higher: 18% vs 17%

If the shirt is made of man-made fibres

Men's shirts of man-made fibres are classified under a different tariff item.

6205.90.10Higher: 18% vs 17%

If the shirt is made of other textile materials

Men's shirts of other textile materials, such as wool or silk, fall under this alternative.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the shirt is made of woven cotton fabric, not knitted, to qualify for this tariff item

β€’ Declare the correct fibre composition and value to the CBSA

β€’ Verify if any preferential tariff treatment applies under Canada's free trade agreements

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