Boys' Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
A short-sleeved T-shirt made of knitted cotton featuring a printed graphic design on the chest, designed specifically for boys. It falls under HTS 6109.10.00.14 as a boys' T-shirt of cotton, without drawstring, ribbed waistband, or tightening at the bottom, and with sufficient stitch density per chapter notes. The garment has a crew neck and is intended for casual everyday wear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily of man-made fibers
Cotton T-shirts classify under 6109.10, but those of man-made fibers like polyester shift to 6109.90 due to material composition changing the heading.
If featuring a ribbed waistband or drawstring at bottom
Heading 6109 excludes garments with ribbed waistbands or tightening at the bottom per chapter notes, moving them to 6110 for similar upper body garments.
If sized for babies under 86 cm height
Per heading 6111 note, garments prima facie classifiable here but for babies' sizes go to 6111, taking precedence over other chapter headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content is at least 70% cotton via lab testing to confirm Chapter 61 classification and avoid reclassification to man-made fibers
• Ensure labeling includes country of origin, care instructions, and size per FTC and CBP requirements to prevent holds at entry
• Check stitch density (at least 10 stitches per cm in each direction) as low density may shift to heading 6117
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Boys' Plain White Cotton T-Shirt
A basic short-sleeved crew-neck T-shirt made entirely from knitted cotton, ideal for boys' everyday layering or base wear. Classified under HTS 6109.10.00.14 as a boys' cotton T-shirt, meeting criteria of no bottom tightening features and proper construction per chapter notes for T-shirts.
Boys' Cotton Pocket T-Shirt
Knitted cotton T-shirt for boys with a single chest patch pocket, short sleeves, and round neckline. It qualifies for HTS 6109.10.00.14 as a boys' cotton T-shirt, adhering to chapter exclusions for bottom tightening and sleeve requirements.
Boys' Athletic Cotton Tank Top
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Boys' Long-Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt
Knitted cotton T-shirt with long sleeves for boys, crew neck, no bottom drawstring. Classifies in HTS 6109.10.00.14 as boys' T-shirt or similar, distinct from shirts due to lack of full front opening.
Boys' Organic Cotton T-Shirt
Short-sleeved T-shirt from GOTS-certified organic knitted cotton for boys. HTS 6109.10.00.14 applies as standard boys' cotton T-shirt classification unaffected by organic status.
Boys' Performance Cotton T-Shirt
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