Nylon Sports Singlet from Germany
A lightweight nylon singlet for athletic use with wide shoulder straps and loose fit, without any bottom hem tightening. Classified under HTS 6109.90.80 as a knitted singlet of synthetic nylon, an 'other' textile material in the T-shirts and similar garments category. It meets Chapter 61 requirements for made-up knitted articles excluding those in excluded headings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Ensure stitch density meets knitted criteria (typically over 10 stitches per cm); low-density may be deemed woven and reclassified
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'knitted nylon singlet' and weight per dozen to facilitate customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as cotton; nylon requires synthetic fiber certification to stay in 6109.90