Garment-Dyed Cotton T-Shirt from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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