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Women's Polyester Tank Top

A sleeveless women's tank top made from 100% polyester knit fabric, featuring a scoop neckline and no tightening at the bottom. It falls under HTS 6109.90.10.65 as a tank top or singlet of man-made fibers for women, knitted or crocheted, without drawstrings or ribbed waistbands per chapter notes. Designed for casual wear with a loose fit.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China32%+20.0%52%
🇲🇽Mexico32%+10.0%42%
🇨🇦Canada32%+10.0%42%
🇩🇪Germany32%—32%
🇯🇵Japan32%—32%

Alternative Classifications

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

6109.10.00Lower: 36.5% vs 52%

If made primarily of cotton or cotton blends

Cotton tank tops classify under 6109.10 as man-made fiber heading requires synthetic dominance; material composition changes the subheading.

6110.30.30Same rate: 52%

If featuring a ribbed waistband or drawstring at bottom

Heading 6109 excludes such tightening features per chapter notes; moves to 6110 for pullovers and similar upper body garments.

6106.10.00Lower: 39.7% vs 52%

If designed as a blouse with full/partial neckline opening and collar

Blouses per chapter notes have openings at neckline; tank tops lack this, staying in 6109 for t-shirts/singlets.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content is predominantly man-made (e.g

• polyester >50%) via lab tests to confirm Chapter 61 classification and avoid reclassification to cotton headings

• Ensure no drawstring or ribbed waistband at bottom, as per heading 6109 note, or it shifts to 6110; provide knit construction photos in entry docs

• Label with country of origin, care instructions, and fiber content per FTC rules; common pitfall is misdeclaring as t-shirt (6109.10) instead of tank top