Kenya Cotton Twill Work Pants from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

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