US Fabric Denim Jeans Assembled in Mexico from 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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• 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