What certificates does a cotton lounge sweatshirt need to enter the US?

For a cotton lounge sweatshirt, 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 sweatshirt uses fabric without a flammability exemption, ask for the report covering its knit body, ribbing and attached trims.

If your sweatshirt has several textile fibers, request the ordered fiber percentages for its main fabric and ribbing.

If your sweatshirt will use an RN on its label, ask your supplier to confirm the company identification behind that registration number.

If your sweatshirt needs care instructions, request the washing artwork that covers the cotton knit body together with its cuff fabric and attached trim.

If your sweatshirt will sell in California, ask your supplier about PFAS used in treatments for the knit fabric.

If your sweatshirt carries a fiber claim, request fiber analysis covering the body knit and the yarns used to make its cuffs and ribbed edging.

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

This page matches a product name to the rule library. We haven't inspected the physical product, and this isn't legal advice.