Polyester Baby Shirt

A button-front polyester shirt for babies up to 86 cm tall, with long sleeves and collar, made from woven synthetic fabric. Classified in HTS 6209.30.10.00 as a babies' shirt of synthetic fibers, standalone and not part of ensembles. Heading 6209 takes precedence for such infant apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China22%+17.5%39.5%
🇲🇽Mexico22%+10.0%32%
🇨🇦Canada22%+10.0%32%
🇩🇪Germany22%+10.0%32%
🇯🇵Japan22%+10.0%32%

Alternative Classifications

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

6110.20.10Lower: 22.5% vs 39.5%

If crocheted from synthetic yarn

Crocheted baby shirts belong in Chapter 61 for knitted/crocheted articles.

6205.20.20Lower: 37.2% vs 39.5%

If men's-style with pockets below waist

Baby shirts resembling men's with lower pockets fall under 6205, per notes excluding such from 6205/6206 but applicable here.

9802.00.80Lower: 10% vs 39.5%

If articles assembled in US from imported fabric

US-assembled garments from imported components may qualify for duty-free under 9802 if substantially transformed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document weave structure (not knit) to confirm Chapter 62 applicability over Chapter 61

Include height measurements and photos in entry to prove 'babies' garment' status under 6209

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests sets; declare as individual blouses/shirts to match subheading exclusion

Related Products under HTS 6209.30.10.00

Synthetic Fiber Baby Blouse

A lightweight blouse made from 100% polyester synthetic fibers, designed for infants under 86 cm in height, featuring short sleeves and a partial neckline opening. It falls under HTS 6209.30.10.00 as a babies' blouse of synthetic fibers, not imported as part of a set. This classification prioritizes heading 6209 for baby garments over other chapters.

Nylon Baby Blouse Shirt

An infant blouse-shirt hybrid from nylon synthetic fibers, short-sleeved with neck opening, sized for babies ≤86 cm. It qualifies for HTS 6209.30.10.00 as a non-set babies' blouse/shirt of synthetics. Prima facie classification in 6209 overrides other headings.

Acrylic Blend Baby Dress Shirt

Woven dress shirt for babies from acrylic synthetic fibers, featuring collar and buttons, height under 86 cm. HTS 6209.30.10.00 covers it as a synthetic babies' shirt, excluding set imports. Excludes knits and prioritizes baby garments.

Polyester Print Baby Blouse

Printed polyester blouse for infants, loose-fitting with short sleeves, designed for babies up to 86 cm. Falls under HTS 6209.30.10.00 as synthetic babies' blouse, not in sets. Matches 'blouses' definition in chapter notes.

Fleece-Lined Synthetic Baby Shirt

Woven polyester shirt with fleece lining for babies <86 cm, long sleeves and front opening. HTS 6209.30.10.00 as standalone synthetic babies' shirt. Outer shell determines synthetic classification.

Spandex-Infused Polyester Baby Blouse

Elastic polyester-spandex blend blouse for babies, woven with stretch, sized ≤86 cm. Under HTS 6209.30.10.00 for synthetic fiber babies' blouses excluding sets.