Boys' Polyester T-Shirt from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

42%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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