Stone-Washed Denim Jeans from Germany
Men's five-pocket jeans sewn in sub-Saharan Africa from U.S.-cut denim fabric formed from U.S. yarns, then stone-washed for authentic faded appearance. The stone-washing process qualifies under 9819.11.03 as a finishing operation performed abroad on 9802.00.80-eligible goods.
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
• Provide mill certificates proving U.S. yarn formation and fabric cutting operations
• Include stone-washing process documentation with water usage and pumice stone records
• Ensure proper labeling identifies U.S. fabric content and country of final assembly