Stone-Washed Denim Jeans from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates proving US yarn origin; document stone-washing process details; ensure assembly occurs entirely in beneficiary country