6205.20 - Of cotton:
Sub-classifications
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6205 2010 00
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6205 2020
Overview
This HTS category, 6205.20, specifically classifies men's or boys' shirts manufactured from cotton. These are garments designed for the upper body, intended to be worn as a primary clothing item. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this category is the primary textile fiber content of the shirt, which must be cotton, to the exclusion of other blended fibers if cotton is the predominant component or if it is the only fiber.
This classification is distinguished from its siblings, 6205.30 and 6205.90, by its precise material composition. Category 6205.30 covers shirts made from man-made fibers, such as polyester, nylon, or rayon, while 6205.90 encompasses shirts constructed from other textile materials not otherwise specified, which could include silk, wool, or linen, or complex blends where cotton is not the primary fiber. Therefore, accurate material identification is crucial for correct classification under 6205.20.
Within this cotton shirt category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. Subcategory 6205.20.10.00 specifically designates certified hand-loomed and folklore products, which may benefit from specific trade provisions. The remaining cotton shirts fall under the residual subcategory 6205.20.20, covering all other men's or boys' cotton shirts not meeting the criteria for certified hand-loomed or folklore products.