What certificates does a cotton lounge sweater need to enter the US?
For a cotton lounge sweater, the things you must have are: Fiber labels; Importer registration and customs bond.
The things you must have
- Fiber labels
Your factory prints these labels; ask for photos before shipping.
- Importer registration and customs bond
Your broker files CBP Form 5106; they'll arrange bonds for formal entries.
How many requirements are in the checklist?
The full checklist has 5 items: 0 apply to every product in this category, 5 apply only in some situations, and 0 are notes rather than steps.
Laboratory tests and their conditions
1610 testing for nonexempt fabrics; fiber content
This checklist doesn't list any mandatory laboratory tests for this product.
What to look at for this product
If your cotton lounge sweater uses fabric without a flammability exemption, request the test report identifying the knit fabric in its body and ribbing.
If your sweater contains several types of yarn, request the full fiber percentages covering the body and ribbing.
If your sweater has a label at its neckline, ask your supplier to confirm the manufacturing country on the front of that label.
If your sweater needs washing instructions, request the care artwork matching its cotton knit and garment construction.
If your sweater will be sold in New York, ask your supplier about PFAS in treatments applied to the cotton yarns.
If your sweater has a stated fiber content, request analysis covering the cotton body yarns and any different textile fibers used in its ribbed trim.
Labels and state rules
List fiber percentages from highest to lowest. Put the country of origin on the front of the label; for garments with a collar, place it at the inside center of the neckline. Include the company name or RN, use English and provide care instructions. Online listings must say "Imported".
New York bans PFAS in clothing from 2025; California AB 1817 applies; Maine and Vermont regulate textiles in 2026 (secondary source).
How this page was prepared
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