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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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