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US Fabric Children's Apparel Assembled in Nicaragua from Japan

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.

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

Size classification affects apparel heading - verify child sizing,Include CITA program certificate with commercial invoice,Elastic insertion qualifies as incidental assembly operation