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Men's Compact Yarn Work Shirt

A durable men's long-sleeve work shirt made from compact cotton yarns, featuring a spread collar, dual chest pockets, and reinforced seams. This woven cotton shirt for men is classified under tariff item 6205.20.00, which covers men's shirts of cotton.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17%—17%
🇲🇽Mexico17%—17%
🇺🇸United States17%—17%
🇩🇪Germany17%—17%
🇯🇵Japan17%—17%
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    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 62052000; Starts With 62052000; Equal To 6205200010; Equal To 6205200090; Equal To 6205200010; Equal To 6205200090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

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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.

6211.32.00Same rate: 17%

If the shirt is designed as workwear with protective features

Garments of a kind used for work or protective purposes may be classified under heading 62.11.

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 this item.

6205.90.10Higher: 18% vs 17%

If the shirt is made of other textile fibres

This item covers men's shirts of other fibres.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the shirt is not considered a protective garment—if it provides safety features, it may fall under other headings

• Confirm the cotton content and provide fabric composition on the invoice

• Be aware that shirts with pockets below the waist are excluded from heading 62.05

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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.

Bolivian Hand-Loomed Cotton Chola Shirt

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A men's long-sleeve chambray work shirt made of cotton, with a pointed collar and chest pockets above the waist. It has no tightening at the bottom, so it is not excluded by Chapter 62 notes. The woven cotton construction and upper-body design qualify it as a men's shirt under tariff item 6205.20.00.

Camp Collar Cotton Linen Blend Shirt

A men's short-sleeve camp collar shirt made primarily of cotton with a linen blend. The woven fabric and button-front upper-body design meet the shirt definition in Chapter 62. Since cotton predominates by weight, it is classified as a men's cotton shirt under tariff item 6205.20.00.

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Colombian Wayuu Hand-Loomed Cotton Shirt

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