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Girls' Polyester Tank Top

A lightweight tank top made from 100% polyester knit fabric, designed for girls with a scoop neckline and slim straps. It falls under HTS 6109.90.10.70 as a knitted singlet or tank top of man-made fibers specifically for girls (639). This classification applies to made-up knitted garments without drawstrings or ribbed waistbands at the bottom.

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.

6109.10.00.40Lower: 36.5% vs 52%

If primarily cotton or cotton-blend

Cotton tank tops for girls shift to the cotton subheading within the same heading 6109.

6110.30.30Same rate: 52%

If featuring a full or partial opening at the neckline

Garments qualifying as shirts or shirt-blouses with openings are classified in heading 6110, not 6109.

6209.90.10.00Lower: 42% vs 52%

If not knitted or crocheted (woven)

Woven tank tops exit Chapter 61 and fall under Chapter 62 for non-knitted apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm classification under 6109.90

• Label garments clearly as 'girls'' with size and care instructions to meet CBP apparel rules

• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as women's (638) if height exceeds baby/girl limits