Acid-Washed Cotton Hoodie from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Chemical composition records for acid wash bath essential for compliance
• U.S. fabric formation certificates must trace back to specific yarn lots
• Test fabric samples to verify U.S. origin before processing declaration