US Knit T-Shirts Assembled in Dominican Republic from Japan
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.
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
• Include CITA program documentation with entry showing US fabric export records,Separate invoicing required showing US fabric value vs foreign assembly costs,Verify bilateral textile agreement eligibility with current CITA authorizations