Men's Striped Cotton Dress Shirt from Germany
Men's long-sleeve dress shirt in cotton with fine stripes using two or more colors in the filling yarns, featuring a point collar and barrel cuffs suitable for business attire. Classified in HTS 6205.20.20.16 for men's cotton dress shirts with multicolor warp/fill patterns, distinguishing from plain or single-color shirts. Meets Chapter 62 definition of shirts with full neckline opening.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Submit detailed fabric swatches or photos proving two+ colors in warp/fill to CBP for smooth clearance
• Avoid common error of classifying as sport shirts; ensure formal dress features like no lower pockets
• Prepare for quota checks (category 340); monitor USITC for current restraints on cotton shirts