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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6109.10.00Higher: 34% vs 10%

If entered without special processing

Basic T-shirts of cotton fall under Chapter 61 without AGOA processing exemptions.

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If no embroidery or washing processes applied

Articles assembled from U.S. components without additional processing use this heading.

6210.40Higher: 16.2% vs 10%

If considered outerwear rather than underwear

Different garment classification based on style and intended use changes heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify U.S. yarn formation certificates and fabric cutting records from U.S. mills

Document garment-dyeing process performed in beneficiary country with production logs

Avoid common pitfall of incomplete U.S. content documentation leading to reclassification