Spandex Blend Sports T-Shirt from China
A short-sleeved men's T-shirt made from a stretchy polyester-spandex blend for enhanced mobility during sports. It qualifies for HTS 6109.90.10.49 as a knitted T-shirt of man-made fibers without prohibited bottom tightening elements. The athletic fit and breathable material make it a staple similar garment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct stitch density tests (at least 10 stitches/cm) if challenged on classification boundaries
• Declare exact fiber percentages; blends over 50% man-made stay in this subheading
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'men's tank/singlet' to match statistical suffix 638