What certificates does a merino nursing shirt need to enter the US?
For a merino nursing shirt, 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 merino nursing shirt uses wool in its body fabric, ask your factory for the wool content information for its label.
If your shirt doesn't qualify for a flammability testing exemption, request the test evidence covering the wool fabric used in that nursing garment.
If your shirt has a collar or defined neckline, ask your supplier to confirm the country marking at the inside center of that neckline.
If your shirt needs washing directions, request care instructions matching its wool blend and garment construction.
If your shirt will be offered in New York, ask your supplier about PFAS in finishes applied to its wool fabric.
If your shirt has a stated wool blend, request fiber analysis covering the main fabric and any different yarn used to finish its edges.
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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