Men's Corduroy Button-Down Shirt

A classic men's shirt made from 100% cotton corduroy fabric, featuring a full front button placket, long sleeves with button cuffs, and a pointed collar. It falls under HTS 6205.20.20.36 as a men's shirt of cotton corduroy, not knitted or crocheted, designed to cover the upper body with a neckline opening. Corduroy classification is based on its distinctive ribbed pile structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China19.7%+17.5%37.2%
🇲🇽Mexico19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇨🇦Canada19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇩🇪Germany19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇯🇵Japan19.7%+10.0%29.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

6205.20.20Same rate: 37.2%

If not corduroy but other woven cotton fabric like poplin or oxford

Non-corduroy cotton shirts shift to other statistical suffixes within 6205.20.20, changing duty rates based on fabric type.

6110.20.20Lower: 34% vs 37.2%

If knitted or crocheted instead of woven

Knitted cotton shirts are excluded from Chapter 62 and classified in Chapter 61, altering the chapter and typically duties.

6210.20.50Lower: 24.6% vs 37.2%

If features pockets below waist or ribbed waistband

Garments with such features do not qualify for heading 6205 per chapter notes and move to 6210 for other men's garments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content is at least 85% cotton via lab tests to confirm Chapter 62 classification and avoid reclassification to man-made fibers

Label shirts with country of origin, care instructions, and fiber content per FTC rules; include 'men's' designation for closure style compliance

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls—use transaction value based on commercial invoices; declare corduroy specifically to match subheading