Men's Merino Wool Blend Thermal Undershirt

This thermal undershirt is knitted from a merino wool and polyester blend, designed to provide insulation and moisture-wicking for cold weather layering under shirts. It falls under HTS 6109.90.10.47 as a men's thermal undershirt made primarily of man-made fibers (polyester), meeting the criteria for T-shirts, singlets, and similar garments without drawstrings or ribbed waistbands at the bottom. The (652) statistical suffix specifically denotes thermal undershirts.

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.

6110.30.30Same rate: 49.5%

If designed for right-over-left front closure

Garments with women's closure style classify as women's or girls' under Chapter 61 notes, shifting to 6110 for man-made fiber T-shirts.

6106.10.00Lower: 37.2% vs 49.5%

If featuring pockets below waist or ribbed waistband

Heading 6106 excludes such features from 6109; men's man-made fiber shirts with these elements go to 6106.

6113.00.90Lower: 24.6% vs 49.5%

If sold as part of a garment set excluding babies' items

Chapter notes prioritize 6113 for garment sets over other headings like 6109.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content exceeds 50% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm classification under 6109.90; wool blends must prioritize synthetic component

Ensure no drawstring, ribbed waistband, or tightening at bottom per heading 6109 notes to avoid reclassification to 6106

Label as 'thermal undershirt' and provide country-of-origin documentation; common pitfall is mislabeling as outerwear leading to duties