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Kenya Cotton Twill Work Pants from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

Kenya Cotton Twill Work Pants from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9819.11.21