Enzyme-Washed Chino Pants from Japan
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.
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
• Enzyme treatment process logs with pH levels and dwell times essential
• Verify U.S. twill fabric meets yarn formation and cutting requirements
• Document weight loss percentages from enzyme washing as processing proof