Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule

Articles imported from a designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country enumerated in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter: > Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule

Duty Rate (from China)

10%
MFN Base RateFree

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

Total Effective Rate10%

Products classified under HTS 9819.11.03

Garment-Dyed Cotton T-Shirt

A classic crewneck cotton t-shirt assembled in a designated sub-Saharan African country from U.S.-formed and cut fabric made from U.S. yarns, then garment-dyed for a soft, vintage wash. This processing qualifies it for 9819.11.03 as it would otherwise enter under 9802.00.80 duty-free treatment for U.S. fabric content.

Stone-Washed Denim Jeans

Men's five-pocket jeans sewn in sub-Saharan Africa from U.S.-cut denim fabric formed from U.S. yarns, then stone-washed for authentic faded appearance. The stone-washing process qualifies under 9819.11.03 as a finishing operation performed abroad on 9802.00.80-eligible goods.

Acid-Washed Cotton Hoodie

Pullover hoodie with acid wash finish, sewn from U.S.-cut fleece fabric made from U.S. yarns in Madagascar. Acid washing creates distinctive fading pattern qualifying for 9819.11.03 processing exemption.

Screen-Printed Graphic Tee

100% cotton t-shirt with multi-color screen printed graphics, assembled from U.S. fabric in Kenya. Screen printing qualifies as 'similar process' under 9819.11.03 for goods otherwise eligible under 9802.00.80.

Enzyme-Washed Chino Pants

Slim-fit cotton twill chinos enzyme-washed for soft hand feel, sewn from U.S.-cut fabric in Lesotho. Enzyme treatment qualifies this 9802.00.80-eligible pant for 9819.11.03 duty treatment.

Bleached Linen Blend Shirt

Long-sleeve button-down shirt of linen/cotton blend, bleached and assembled from U.S.-cut fabric in Mauritius. Bleaching qualifies as listed process under 9819.11.03 for AGOA beneficiary countries.

Permapress Dress Pants

Women's wool blend dress pants with permapress finish for wrinkle resistance, assembled from U.S.-cut suiting fabric in Ethiopia. Permapressing qualifies under 9819.11.03 processing list.

Oven-Baked Canvas Shorts

Cargo-style cotton canvas shorts oven-baked for dimensional stability, sewn from U.S.-cut duck fabric in Ghana. Oven-baking qualifies as listed process for 9819.11.03 eligibility.

Embroidered Baby Onesie

Organic cotton baby onesie with embroidered animal motifs, knit-to-shape in U.S. from U.S. yarns and assembled/embroidered in Senegal. Embroidery qualifies for 9819.11.03 AGOA processing.

Garment-Dyed Flannel Shirt

Plaid cotton flannel shirt garment-dyed after assembly from U.S.-cut fabric in Botswana. Garment dyeing creates authentic color variation qualifying for 9819.11.03 treatment.

Screen-Printed Women's Tank

Modal blend women's tank top with full front screen print, assembled from U.S.-cut fabric in South Africa. Screen printing qualifies as similar process under 9819.11.03.

Stone-Washed Trucker Jacket

Denim trucker jacket with stone wash and light distressing, assembled from U.S.-cut denim in Namibia. Stone washing qualifies for 9819.11.03 processing exemption.

Embroidered Sweatpants

French terry cotton joggers with embroidered logo on leg, sewn from U.S.-cut fabric in Tanzania. Embroidery qualifies this 9802.00.80-eligible pant for 9819.11.03.

Acid-Washed Baby Pants

Organic cotton baby harem pants with acid wash finish, assembled from U.S.-knit components in Zambia. Acid washing qualifies for infant apparel under 9819.11.03.

Embroidered Polo Shirt

Performance cotton piqué polo with chest embroidery, assembled from U.S.-knit-to-shape components and U.S.-formed yarns in a beneficiary African country. The embroidery qualifies this 9802.00.80-eligible shirt for 9819.11.03 treatment.