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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered as standard cotton trousers without AGOA lesser-developed beneficiary status
Standard chapter 62 classification applies without AGOA special provisions, incurring normal MFN duties
If assembled in lesser-developed beneficiary countries like Mauritius or Madagascar
Different AGOA subheading for LDBCs allowing broader third-country fabric eligibility
If classified as men's trousers with specific belt loops or other features
Statistical suffix changes based on garment construction details
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify country of origin documentation proving final assembly occurred in an AGOA beneficiary (e.g
• Kenya, excluding Rwanda),Confirm the fabric type qualifies under USMCA general note 11 standards even if sourced from third countries,Maintain records showing cut/knit-to-shape and sewing/assembly processes occurred in designated beneficiary countries
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