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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China32%+17.5%49.5%
🇲🇽Mexico32%+10.0%42%
🇨🇦Canada32%+10.0%42%
🇩🇪Germany32%+10.0%42%
🇯🇵Japan32%+10.0%42%

Alternative Classifications

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

6109.10.00Lower: 34% vs 49.5%

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.

6110.30.30Same rate: 49.5%

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.

6111.30.50Lower: 33.5% vs 49.5%

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