Bleached Men's Cotton Dress Shirts from China
Men's dress shirts assembled in Mexico from US-formed broadcloth fabric. Bleaching performed post-assembly qualifies under permitted operations of HTS 9802.00.91.00. Components exported ready for assembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Bleaching records must demonstrate operation performed on assembled garments only
• Collar, cuff, and front panel US formation documentation particularly scrutinized
• Assembly sequence diagrams help prove incidental nature of finishing operations