US-Made Fabric Assembled Apparel Garment
Apparel garment assembled abroad from the U.S.-exported woven cotton fabric that was cut to pattern and sewn together with only incidental operations like cleaning and lubricating. This qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 per U.S. note 7(c) as the U.S. components retain their physical identity through assembly without advancement in value beyond assembly. The duty-free treatment applies specifically to the value of the U.S. fabric component.
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 assembled from non-U.S. components
Regular apparel classification applies when substantial non-U.S. materials used, losing 9802 duty-free benefit.
If not specifically claimed under note 7(c)
General 9802 assembly provision without note 7(c) specific treatment.
If women's trousers of cotton exceeding assembly criteria
Specific apparel heading takes precedence over assembly provisions for finished garments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide export documentation proving U.S. origin of fabric components with matching serial/manufacturer numbers
ā¢ Detail assembly operations in invoice to show only permitted incidental processes (no further fabrication)
ā¢ Avoid common pitfall of including non-U.S. components in duty-free claim; separate values clearly
Related Products under HTS 9802.00.80.48
US-Export Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
Electronic assemblies where U.S.-exported printed circuit boards are populated with components abroad using soldering and testing operations incidental to assembly. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 per note 7(c) as boards retain physical identity without advancement beyond permitted assembly. Duty-free applies only to U.S. PCB value.
US-Cut Leather Goods Assembled Abroad
Pre-cut leather pieces and linings exported from U.S., assembled into wallets and bags abroad using stitching and edge painting. 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) applies as leather retains physical identity through assembly process. Duty-free limited to U.S. leather value.
US-Export Glass Components Assembled
Tempered glass panels cut to size in U.S., assembled into shower door kits abroad with hardware. Qualifies 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) maintaining glass identity through assembly. Duty-free limited to U.S. glass value.
US-Machined Aluminum Extrusions Assembled
Custom aluminum extrusions with U.S. machining, assembled into window frames abroad. Meets 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) as extrusions retain identity. Duty-free applies to machined aluminum value.
US-Made Metal Furniture Frames Assembled
Metal furniture frames exported from U.S. in ready-to-assemble condition, then fitted with hardware and fabric covers abroad. Meets 9802.00.80.48 under note 7(c) as frames retain identity through assembly with only cleaning/painting incidental operations. Duty-free limited to frame value.
US-Engineered Plastic Automotive Panels
Injection-molded plastic body panels exported from U.S., assembled into vehicle trim modules abroad with clips and painting. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) maintaining panel identity through permitted assembly operations. Duty-free on U.S. panel value only.