Tallit Katan Prayer Undershirt from Mexico
A tallit katan is a fringed undergarment worn daily by observant Jews featuring tzitzit (ritual fringes) on the four corners. Classified under HTS 9810.00.90.00 as essential religious wear for private daily observances. The ritual fringes distinguish it from ordinary undergarments.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include rabbinical certification verifying tzitzit construction meets religious standards
• Clearly mark invoices as 'religious garment for daily prayer use only' to prevent commercial classification
• Avoid bulk commercial packaging that suggests retail sale rather than institutional/religious distribution