Boys' Polyester Dress Shirt

A formal dress shirt made primarily from polyester man-made fibers, designed for boys with long sleeves, a collar, and a front opening with buttons starting at the neckline. It fits the definition of shirts in heading 6205 as a garment covering the upper body without pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband. Classified under 6205.30.2040 as a boys' dress shirt of man-made fibers, other than specific statistical categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina25.9%+17.5%43.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico25.9%+10.0%35.9%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada25.9%+10.0%35.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany25.9%+10.0%35.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan25.9%+10.0%35.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

6205.20.20Lower: 37.2% vs 43.4%

If predominantly cotton or cotton blend

Material composition changes heading from man-made fibers (6205.30) to cotton shirts (6205.20), based on chief weight fiber.

6116.10.55Lower: 30.7% vs 43.4%

If knitted or crocheted fabric

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles, which fall under Chapter 61; weave vs. knit determines chapter placement.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 43.4%

If features like pockets below waist or ribbed hem

Heading 6205 excludes such garments, directing them to 6210 for other men's or boys' shirts per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm Chapter 62 classification and avoid reclassification to cotton headings

โ€ข Ensure labeling includes country of origin, care instructions, and fiber content per FTC rules; boys' sizing must match US standards to prevent valuation disputes