Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 7(a) to this subchapter
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 7(a) to this subchapter
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9802.00.80.42
Assembled Cotton T-Shirts from US Fabric
100% cotton T-shirts cut from US-made fabric, exported to Mexico for sewing and assembly, then returned to the US. The US fabric components retain their physical identity and are only assembled with incidental operations like cleaning and painting labels. Classified under 9802.00.80.42 per U.S. note 7(a) for duty-free treatment of US components assembled abroad.
US Denim Jeans Assembled in Dominican Republic
Blue jeans made from US denim fabric cut to pattern, exported for sewing, washing, and stonewashing in Dominican Republic before return. US denim retains identity through assembly process meeting 9802.00.80.42 criteria under U.S. note 7(a).
Assembled Laptop Bags from US Canvas
Canvas laptop sleeves cut from US heavy duck canvas, assembled with zippers and padding abroad before return. US canvas components maintain identity through permitted assembly operations per 9802.00.80.42 and note 7(a).
Assembled Women's Blouses from US Silk
Silk blouses from US-woven silk fabric, cut and exported for sewing, collar attachment, and buttonholes abroad. US silk fabric panels retain identity per 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a) requirements.
US Wool Suits Assembled in Canada
Men's wool suit jackets and trousers from US worsted wool fabric, assembled with Canadian lining and tailoring. US wool components retain identity qualifying for 9802.00.80.42 under note 7(a).
Assembled Tool Pouches from US Ballistic Nylon
Heavy-duty tool pouches from US 1000D ballistic nylon, cut and sewn abroad with metal clips. US nylon retains identity meeting 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a) duty-free criteria.
US Polyester Activewear Shorts Assembled
Performance athletic shorts from US moisture-wicking polyester, exported cut-to-shape for waistband and leg hemming abroad. US fabric panels qualify under 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a).
Assembled Curtain Panels from US Linen
Linen curtain panels cut from US-grown flax linen, hemmed and fitted with rod pockets abroad. US linen fabric maintains identity per 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a) requirements.
US Microfiber Cleaning Cloths Assembled
Microfiber cleaning towels cut from US split microfiber fabric, overlocked and packaged abroad. US microfiber sheets retain physical identity under 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a).
Assembled Tablecloths from US Damask
Damask tablecloths from US jacquard-woven fabric, cut and hemmed with mitered corners abroad. US damask fabric qualifies under 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a) assembly rules.
US Performance Mesh Athletic Jerseys
Breathable athletic jerseys from US performance mesh fabric, cut and sewn with team numbering abroad. US mesh panels meet 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a) identity retention.
Assembled Pillowcases from US Percale
High thread count percale pillowcases cut from US sheeting fabric, assembled with envelope closures abroad. US percale cotton qualifies under 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a).
US Leather Belts Assembled Abroad
Full-grain leather belts cut from US-tanned hides, exported with buckles for final stitching and edge finishing abroad. US leather strips retain physical identity meeting 9802.00.80.42 assembly requirements under note 7(a).
Assembled Backpacks from US Nylon Ripstop
Outdoor backpacks from US nylon ripstop fabric, cut and exported for sewing with webbing and zippers abroad. US nylon panels maintain physical identity per 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a).
US Cotton Dress Shirts Assembled Abroad
Men's dress shirts from US broadcloth, cut with collars/cuffs attached abroad via sewing and light pressing. US cotton components qualify under 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a) assembly provisions.