U.S. Fabric Denim Work Shirt from Japan
Heavyweight denim work shirts assembled in Ethiopia from U.S.-formed 14.5 oz denim fabric cut in AGOA country, sewn with U.S. thread. Qualifies under 9819.11.06 for industrial workwear using American raw materials and African labor.
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
• Fabric weight certification essential for denim classification,Western/snap front construction may affect shirt vs jacket status,Triple-needle stitching documentation for workwear durability claims