US Denim Jackets Assembled in Guatemala from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify current bilateral textile agreement status with CITA before export,Provide US fabric production records and export declarations at entry,Distressing must be considered incidental to assembly process