9802.00.80.48/US-Made Fabric Assembled Apparel Garment/Japan

US-Made Fabric Assembled Apparel Garment from Japan

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.

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

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Import Tips

• Provide export documentation proving U.S. origin of fabric components with matching serial/manufacturer numbers

• Detail assembly operations in invoice to show only permitted incidental processes (no further fabrication)

• Avoid common pitfall of including non-U.S. components in duty-free claim; separate values clearly