US Fabric Assembled Women's Cotton Blouse from Japan
Women's cotton blouse cut from U.S.-produced woven fabric, assembled in a CITA-approved Special Access Program country. The fabric was exported from the U.S. ready for cutting and sewing without further fabrication, with only assembly and incidental operations performed abroad. This qualifies under 9802.00.80.15 as the U.S. components retain their physical identity and are assembled per bilateral textile agreements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITA pre-approval and Special Access Program visa; provide proof U.S. fabric exported ready for assembly; declare U.S. component value separately on entry to avoid full duty assessment