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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fabric not exported from US for assembly
Regular men's denim trousers classification applies when components not US-origin under outward processing
If assembled from commercial shortage fabrics designated by CITA
Special apparel provisions for shortage fabrics rather than outward processing program
If considered men's trousers parts rather than complete garments
Partial assembly may classify as apparel parts rather than complete garments
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITA authorization certificate prior to export of US components to qualify under bilateral textile agreements,Maintain detailed records showing US origin of fabric components and value separation for duty calculation,Ensure assembly operations are limited to sewing - no cutting, washing, or stone-washing abroad
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