Boys' Polyester T-Shirt
A short-sleeved, crew-neck T-shirt made from 100% polyester knit fabric, designed for boys with sizes typically under age 14. It falls under HTS 6109.90.10.09 as a boys' T-shirt of man-made fibers, being a made-up knitted garment without drawstrings or ribbed waistbands at the bottom. This classification aligns with Chapter 61 for knitted apparel excluding suits or specialized items.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily of cotton or cotton blends
Cotton T-shirts shift to heading 6109.10, as man-made fiber threshold not met, per material composition rules.
If featuring a full front opening like a polo shirt
Garments with openings at neckline classify as pullovers or jerseys in 6110, not T-shirts in 6109.
If sized for babies under 86 cm body height
Baby garments take precedence in 6111 per chapter notes, overriding other headings for small sizes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm 6109 classification and avoid reclassification to cotton headings
• Label garments clearly with fiber composition, care instructions, and country of origin per FTC and CBP requirements to prevent customs holds
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing with drawstrings or tightening at bottom, which excludes from 6109 per chapter notes
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Boys' Acrylic Graphic T-Shirt
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Boys' Polyester Performance Tee
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Boys' Viscose Jersey Singlet
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Boys' Lycra Swim Training Tee
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Boys' Microfiber Crew Neck T
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