US-Made Fabric Assembled Garment from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 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