Articles eligible pursuant to bilateral textile agreements for entry under the Outward Processing Programs and entered in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles eligible pursuant to bilateral textile agreements for entry under the Outward Processing Programs and entered in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9802.00.80.16
US Fabric Denim Jeans Assembled in Mexico
Men's denim jeans cut from 100% US-produced denim fabric, exported to Mexico for sewing and assembly into complete garments. This qualifies under 9802.00.80.16 as the US fabric components retain their physical identity after assembly with only incidental operations performed abroad. Authorized under CITA Outward Processing Program bilateral agreements with Mexico.
US Knit T-Shirts Assembled in Dominican Republic
100% cotton knit t-shirts made from US-produced tubular knit fabric exported to Dominican Republic for cutting, sewing, and labeling. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.16 CITA outward processing as US fabric retains identity post-assembly with only permitted incidental operations.
US Woven Dress Shirts Assembled in Honduras
Men's dress shirts from US-produced cotton poplin fabric, sent to Honduras for pattern cutting, sewing, collar attachment, and pressing. CITA-approved under 9802.00.80.16 as US fabric components assembled without advancing value beyond permitted operations.
US Fabric Women's Blouses Assembled in El Salvador
Women's silk blend blouses using US-produced woven fabric exported to El Salvador for sewing, button attachment, and hemming. Qualifies under bilateral textile agreements and CITA procedures for 9802.00.80.16 outward processing program.
US Denim Jackets Assembled in Guatemala
Heavyweight denim jackets from US fabric exported to Guatemala for cutting, sewing, rivet attachment, and distressing. CITA 9802.00.80.16 eligible under outward processing as US components retain identity post-assembly.
US Fabric Polo Shirts Assembled in Costa Rica
Pique knit polo shirts using US-produced fabric sent to Costa Rica for collar construction, placket sewing, and button attachment. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.16 CITA textile outward processing program requirements.
US Fabric Children's Apparel Assembled in Nicaragua
Children's cotton playsuits from US fabric exported to Nicaragua for sewing and elastic insertion. CITA-approved under 9802.00.80.16 bilateral textile outward processing program.
US Fabric Sportswear Assembled in Panama
Performance athletic shorts from US moisture-wicking fabric assembled in Panama with elastic waistbands and hemming. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.16 CITA textile outward processing.
US Fabric Women's Dresses Assembled in Chile
Women's summer dresses from US rayon challis fabric exported to Chile for sewing, shirring, and strap attachment. CITA 9802.00.80.16 eligible under bilateral textile agreements.
US Fabric Men's Sweaters Assembled in Peru
Men's cotton cable knit sweaters using US yarn knit fabric panels sent to Peru for linking, seaming, and neckband attachment. Approved under 9802.00.80.16 CITA program.