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Heading 6109

T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted

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Heading 6109 covers knitted or crocheted T-shirts, singlets, tank tops, thermal undershirts and similar garments. It splits first by fiber content: cotton in 6109.10, man-made fibers in 6109.90.10, wool long-sleeve styles in 6109.90.15, silk or silk waste of 70% or more by weight in 6109.90.40, and all other textile materials in 6109.90.80. Within each fiber group the lines split by gender and age (men's or boys' vs women's or girls') and then by garment type.

Products in this heading

  • Men's cotton crew neck T-shirt, all white, short hemmed sleeves, no pocket or trim
  • Women's cotton tank top
  • Men's polyester (man-made fiber) T-shirt
  • Boys' man-made fiber tank top
  • Men's cotton thermal undershirt
  • Women's long-sleeve wool top
  • Men's silk T-shirt (70% or more silk by weight)
  • Men's cotton singlet, all white, without pockets or embroidery

How to choose the right subheading

  • Fiber content: cotton, man-made fibers, wool, silk or silk waste, or other textile materials each lead to a different group of lines.
  • Gender and age: men's or boys' lines are separate from women's or girls' lines.
  • Garment type: T-shirt, tank top or singlet, thermal undershirt, underwear, or other.
  • Construction: the garment must be knitted or crocheted; woven versions are classified outside this heading.
  • Sleeve length: the wool group at 6109.90.15 covers only long-sleeve garments, so short-sleeve wool tops fall in the residual lines.

Often confused with

  • Knitted sweatshirt or pullover

    Sweaters, pullovers and sweatshirts are classified in heading 6110, not as T-shirts.

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  • Men's knitted shirt with a collar and full front opening

    Men's knitted shirts belong in heading 6105.

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  • Women's knitted blouse or shirt

    Women's blouses and shirts are classified in heading 6106.

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  • Babies' cotton T-shirt

    Garments for babies are classified in heading 6111.

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  • Knitted swimwear

    Swimwear is classified in heading 6112.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a men's cotton T-shirt?

A men's cotton T-shirt that is not an all-white style without pockets or trim is classified under 6109.10.00.12 at a general (MFN) rate of 16.5%. An all-white men's cotton T-shirt with short hemmed sleeves, hemmed bottom, crew or round neckline or a V-neck with a mitered seam, and no pockets, trim or embroidery goes under 6109.10.00.04 at the same 16.5% general (MFN) rate.

What is the duty on a women's polyester tank top?

A women's tank top of man-made fibers is classified under 6109.90.10.65, and the general (MFN) rate is 32%.

How do I classify a long-sleeve wool top?

Long-sleeve wool tops fall in the 6109.90.15 group: women's other styles go under 6109.90.15.40 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.6%, and men's other styles go under 6109.90.15.20 at 5.6%. Short-sleeve wool tops do not fit that group and fall in 6109.90.80, for example 6109.90.80.10 for men's or boys' at a general (MFN) rate of 16%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.

All lines in heading 6109

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