Raw Cotton Fabric for US Garment Assembly
Uncut cotton fabric imported specifically for processing and cutting into finished apparel garments in US factories. This falls under HTS 9813.00.05.20 as it is imported to be processed into manufactured articles (clothing) produced in the United States, meeting the chapter requirements for articles intended for domestic manufacturing transformation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered as finished fabric for retail sale
Plain weave cotton fabrics over 200 g/m² classify under Chapter 52 when not specifically imported for US processing
If US-origin goods exported for simple repair then returned
US-made articles sent abroad for repair/alteration (not processing into new articles) use Chapter 98 repair provisions
If imported in bulk for resale rather than processing
Woven cotton fabrics not intended for US manufacturing transformation default to Chapter 52 textile classification
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed processing contract with US manufacturer showing transformation into finished HTS-classified garments
• Maintain records proving substantial transformation occurs in US (not mere repair/alteration)
• Avoid common pitfall of importing pre-cut pieces which may classify as parts under Chapter 63
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