HTS 6109.10.00 · Apparel, footwear and bags
Import duty on cotton T-shirts from Canada
Cotton T-shirts imported from Canada under HTS 6109.10.00 pay a total duty rate of about 76.5% of customs value for entries on November 4, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 16.5%, plus Section 338 — certain goods of Canada (9903.03.14) at 50% and Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.29) at 10%. The Merchandise Processing Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 4, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 6109.10.00.04, $10,000 customs value, shipped by truck, entered November 4, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 6109.10.00.04 | 16.5% | $1,650.00 |
| Section 338 — certain goods of Canada | 9903.03.14 | 50% | $5,000.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) | 9903.05.29 | 10% | $1,000.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee Not charged for truck shipments | n/a | $0.00 | |
| Total duty and fees | $7,684.64 | ||
Computed on statistical line 6109.10.00.04; the 14 lines under 6109.10.00 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on cotton T-shirts from Canada?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to cotton T-shirts from Canada?
- 9903.03.14: Section 338 — certain goods of Canada, 50%
- 9903.05.29: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 10%
Are there exemptions for cotton T-shirts from Canada?
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
- 9903.05.93 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles the product of Canada, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Do cotton T-shirts need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on cotton T-shirts from Canada?
Cotton T-shirts from other countries
Related products from Canada
See the full HTS heading: HTS 6109.