What certificates does a pair of lounge pants need to enter the US?
For a pair of lounge pants, 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 pair of lounge pants uses fabric without a flammability exemption, ask for the report identifying the fabric used in the trouser body.
If your pants have different fabric in their waistband, request the complete fiber disclosures for both the body and waistband.
If your pants will be marked for US sale, ask your supplier to confirm the country of origin on the front of their textile label.
If your pants need washing instructions, request the care artwork matching the long trouser construction.
If your pants will be offered in California, ask your supplier about PFAS treatments applied to their outer fabric.
If your pants carry a fiber composition claim, request fiber analysis covering the long body panels, waistband and any separate textile 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.