Merino Wool Long-Sleeve Thermal Base Layer Top from China
A form-fitting long-sleeve top knitted from fine merino wool, intended as a thermal base layer for outdoor activities, without waist tightening features. Classified under HTS 6109.90.15 due to its wool composition, long sleeves, and T-shirt-like design per chapter definitions. Merino wool offers moisture-wicking and temperature regulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.1%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm stitch density meets Chapter 61 standards; low stitches (<10 per cm) may reclassify away from 6109
• Include country-of-origin certificates for wool; superfine merino often imports from Australia/New Zealand
• Avoid pockets below waist or ribbed bottoms to stay in 6109; document design specs for CBP review