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Men's Cotton Polo Shirt from Japan

A classic men's polo shirt made from knitted cotton fabric, featuring a collar, short sleeves, and a partial button placket at the neckline. It covers the upper part of the body and meets Chapter 61 requirements for made-up knitted articles, specifically classified under 6105.10.00 as men's shirts of cotton without prohibited features like waist pockets or ribbed waistbands.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

19.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% cotton via lab tests for accurate HTS classification and labeling under U.S. customs rules

• Ensure no pockets below the waist or ribbed waistbands, as these exclude from heading 6105 per chapter notes

• Provide commercial invoices detailing knit construction, gender-specific design (left-over-right closure), and retail packaging