US-Made Fabric Assembled Garment
Apparel garments assembled abroad from 100% U.S.-exported cut fabric pieces using only assembly operations like sewing and incidental painting of buttons. The U.S. fabric components retain their physical identity and are not advanced beyond assembly, qualifying for duty-free entry under HTS 9802.00.80.40 per U.S. note 2(b) to subchapter II.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fabric cut abroad before sewing
Cutting fabric abroad constitutes fabrication beyond permitted assembly, removing 9802 eligibility
If for retail women's trousers with non-U.S. components
Regular apparel heading applies when significant foreign components used
If different statistical category under same provision
Statistical suffixes distinguish assembly types but maintain duty-free status
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide proof U.S. components exported ready for assembly (shipping records, export declarations),Document assembly operations only - no cutting, dyeing or value-adding processes abroad,Maintain records showing U.S. components retain physical identity post-assembly
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