Men's Polyester Dress Shirt from Germany

A tailored dress shirt made primarily from polyester fabric, designed for formal wear with long sleeves, collar, and front button placket. It falls under HTS 6205.90.40.10 as a men's shirt of other textile materials (not cotton, wool, or man-made fiber without cotton restraint), subject to cotton restraints due to potential cotton blends or trade agreements. This non-knitted, made-up article covers the upper body per Chapter 62 notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12.8%

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

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm under 36% cotton or equivalent for cotton restraint applicability; declare accurately to avoid reclassification

Include commercial invoice with HTS code, fabric composition, and country of origin; ensure men's sizing and left-over-right closure per Chapter notes

Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as cotton (6205.20) or knitted versions (6105); obtain quota clearance if under 340 restraint