US-Cut Denim Jeans Assembled in Dominican Republic

Women's blue denim jeans from US-cut denim fabric exported to Dominican Republic for sewing, washing, and assembly. US fabric panels retain identity through assembly process with only incidental stone-washing. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.46 for duty-free entry of US components per note 7(b)(ii).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.62Higher: 26.6% vs 10%

If denim fabric sourced abroad

Standard apparel classification without US assembly duty-free provisions

9820.11.27Same rate: 10%

If specific Dominican Republic trade preference program

CAFTA-DR provisions may supersede 9802 for qualifying origin goods

6210.40Higher: 16.2% vs 10%

If classified as trousers parts rather than complete garments

Different apparel heading for incomplete trouser assemblies

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit US fabric cutting records and DR assembly manifests showing no advancement beyond permitted operations

• Distinguish stone-washing as incidental vs prohibited fabric treatment that advances value

• Use CBP Form 7501 with proper 9802.00.80.46 annotation and supporting US export bills of lading

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