Apparel articles both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda), to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for the tariff treatment provided in general note 11 to the tariff schedule, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns
Articles imported from a designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country enumerated in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter: > Apparel articles both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda), to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for the tariff treatment provided in general note 11 to the tariff schedule, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9819.11.21
Kenya Cotton Twill Work Pants
Men's straight-leg work pants made from 8 oz twill cotton fabric, both cut and sewn in Kenya from imported fabric. This garment qualifies under HTS 9819.11.21 as apparel assembled in a designated AGOA beneficiary country (Kenya), where the underlying cotton fabric would be eligible for USMCA duty-free treatment under general note 11. The provision allows third-country fabric use for AGOA apparel benefits.
Lesotho Women's Rayon Blouse
Women's long-sleeve button-front blouse made from 100% rayon dobby weave fabric, cut and sewn entirely in Lesotho. Qualifies under 9819.11.21 because the rayon dobby fabric meets USMCA general note 11 fabric eligibility criteria, allowing duty-free entry despite third-country fabric origin under AGOA provisions.
Mauritius Men's Polyester Dress Shirt
Men's spread-collar dress shirt constructed from 60s polyester filament dobby fabric, both cut and assembled in Mauritius. The polyester dobby meets USMCA fabric standards under general note 11, qualifying for duty-free entry under AGOA 9819.11.21 despite fabric importation from Asia.
Ethiopia Girl's Cotton Poplin Dress
Girls' knee-length A-line dress with Peter Pan collar, made from high-count cotton poplin fabric meeting USMCA general note 11 standards. Cut and sewn in Ethiopia, qualifying under 9819.11.21 AGOA provisions allowing third-country fabric for beneficiary country assembly.
Ghana Men's Cotton Flannel Shirt
Men's long-sleeve button-down shirt made from yarn-dyed cotton flannel fabric with >70 ends/picks per cm². Assembled in Ghana from third-country fabric eligible under USMCA general note 11, qualifying for AGOA duty-free treatment under 9819.11.21.
Madagascar Women's Linen Blend Skirt
Women's A-line skirt with 55% linen/45% cotton fine weave fabric meeting USMCA standards. Cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn in Madagascar under AGOA 9819.11.21 provisions allowing duty-free entry despite third-country fabric sourcing.
South Africa Boy's Cotton Chino Pants
Boys' slim-fit chino pants made from ring-spun cotton twill fabric >135 metric yarn number. Assembled in South Africa from USMCA-eligible fabric under AGOA 9819.11.21 third-country fabric provisions for duty-free entry.
Nigeria Women's Silk Blend Blouse
Women's chiffon blouse with 70% silk/30% polyester georgette fabric meeting USMCA fine weave standards. Cut and sewn in Nigeria qualifying under AGOA 9819.11.21 for duty-free entry using third-country luxury fabrics.
Botswana Men's Nylon Windbreaker Jacket
Men's lightweight windbreaker with 100% nylon dobby shell fabric. Assembled in Botswana from USMCA-eligible dobby fabric under AGOA 9819.11.21 provisions allowing duty-free entry of third-country performance fabrics.
Namibia Girl's Polyester/Cotton School Uniform
Girls' pleated skirt and button shirt uniform set from 65/35 polyester/cotton poplin. Cut and sewn in Namibia using USMCA-eligible uniform fabric under AGOA 9819.11.21 third-country fabric provisions.
Uganda Men's Cotton Oxford Shirt
Men's button-down Oxford cloth shirt from 80s two-ply cotton fabric. Assembled in Uganda from USMCA-eligible Oxford weave under AGOA 9819.11.21 allowing duty-free third-country fabric shirting.
Zambia Women's Rayon Crepe Dress
Women's wrap dress from rayon crepe de chine fabric with >70 ends/picks per cm². Cut and sewn in Zambia qualifying under AGOA 9819.11.21 USMCA third-country fabric provisions.
Tanzania Boy's Cotton Poplin Shirt
Boys' short-sleeve poplin dress shirt from fine cotton fabric >135 metric yarn number. Assembled in Tanzania from USMCA-eligible shirting under AGOA 9819.11.21 third-country provisions.
Cameroon Women's Cotton Voile Blouse
Women's peasant sleeve blouse from sheer cotton voile fabric meeting USMCA high-count standards. Cut and sewn in Cameroon under AGOA 9819.11.21 allowing duty-free third-country sheer fabric.
Senegal Men's Linen Shirt
Men's camp-collar linen shirt from 100% Irish linen plain weave fabric. Assembled in Senegal from USMCA-eligible linen under AGOA 9819.11.21 third-country fabric duty-free provisions.