Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule, and (3) meet the requirements of U.S. note 2(a) to this subchapter

Articles imported from a designated beneficiary Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership country enumerated in general note 17(a) to the tariff schedule: > Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule, and (3) meet the requirements of U.S. note 2(a) to this subchapter

Duty Rate (from China)

10%
MFN Base RateFree

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

Total Effective Rate10%

Products classified under HTS 9820.11.03

Embroidered Cotton Men's Polo Shirt

A classic men's polo shirt made from 100% cotton fabric wholly formed and cut in the United States from US-formed yarns, then sewn in a CBTPA beneficiary country like Honduras with embroidered logo on the chest. The embroidery process qualifies it for 9820.11.03 treatment, distinguishing it from standard 9802.00.80 assembly. This processing adds decorative value while maintaining US fabric origin requirements.

Stone-Washed Denim Jeans

Men's 5-pocket denim jeans cut from US-formed denim fabric (yarns wholly formed in US), assembled in Dominican Republic with stone-washing process creating distinctive faded appearance. The stone-washing qualifies as special processing under 9820.11.03, differentiating from simple assembly. Meets all CBTPA fabric origin and processing requirements.

Garment-Dyed Cotton T-Shirt

100% cotton t-shirt fabric formed and cut in US from US yarns, garment-dyed after assembly in El Salvador creating unique color variations and softer hand. Garment-dyeing process meets 9820.11.03 special processing requirement. Perfect example of CBTPA production sharing between US fabric mills and Caribbean assembly.

Screen Printed Women's Blouse

Women's cotton poplin blouse with multi-color screen printed floral design, fabric wholly formed/cut in US, assembled and printed in Jamaica. Screen printing qualifies as special processing under 9820.11.03. US fabric content maintained throughout CBTPA production process.

Embroidered Women's Dress Shirt

Professional women's dress shirt featuring embroidered monogram on collar and cuffs, constructed from US-formed shirting fabric, assembled in Guatemala. Substantial embroidery qualifies for 9820.11.03 special processing treatment. Maintains strict US fabric origin chain.

Acid-Washed Cotton Cargo Shorts

Men's cotton cargo shorts with acid-washing process creating unique faded/distressed appearance, fabric formed and cut in US, assembled in Nicaragua. Acid washing qualifies as listed special processing under 9820.11.03. CBTPA production model.

Enzyme-Washed Cotton Chinos

Slim-fit cotton chino pants with enzyme-washing for ultra-soft hand feel, US-formed twill fabric cut to pattern, sewn in Costa Rica. Enzyme washing meets 9820.11.03 processing criteria. Perfect CBTPA vertical integration example.

Bleached and Embroidered Baby Dress

Infant cotton dress with bleach treatment for soft white base and embroidered smocking detail, US fabric formed/cut, assembled in Haiti. Both bleaching and embroidery qualify as 9820.11.03 processes. Meets infant garment size requirements.

Permapressed Dress Shirts

Men's cotton dress shirts with permapress finish for wrinkle-free performance, US broadcloth fabric, assembled in Dominican Republic. Permapressing chemical treatment qualifies under 9820.11.03 special processes list.

Oven-Baked Garment-Dyed Hoodie

Heavyweight cotton hoodie garment-dyed then oven-baked for color setting and shrinkage control, US fleece fabric cut/assembled in El Salvador. Both dyeing and baking processes qualify for 9820.11.03.

Screen Printed Athletic Shorts

Performance cotton mesh athletic shorts with screen printed team logos, US fabric formed/cut, assembled in Jamaica. Multi-color screen printing qualifies as substantial 9820.11.03 processing.

Embroidered Uniform Pants

Work uniform pants with embroidered company logo on pockets, US twill fabric, assembled in Guatemala. Substantial logo embroidery qualifies for 9820.11.03 treatment.

Stone-Washed Cotton Skirts

Women's cotton denim skirts with stone-washing for vintage look, US denim formed/cut, assembled in Honduras. Stone-washing creates qualifying 9820.11.03 processing.

Garment-Dyed Linen Shirts

Men's linen blend shirts garment-dyed for rich color penetration, US linen fabric cut/assembled in Nicaragua. Garment dyeing after sewing qualifies 9820.11.03 processing.

Embroidered Polo Dress

Women's cotton polo dress with embroidered collar detail and logo, US piqué fabric formed/cut, assembled in Costa Rica. Multiple embroidery placements qualify for 9820.11.03.