Women's U.S. Yarn T-Shirt from Japan
Classic crewneck T-shirt for women, knitted from U.S.-formed cotton jersey fabric cut and assembled in a CBTPA beneficiary nation. The fabric is made from 100% U.S.-grown upland cotton yarns wholly spun and knit in the United States, then exported for final sewing with U.S. thread. Perfect example of HTS 9820.11.18 'yarn-forward' 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
• Retain mill certificates showing U.S. origin of cotton yarns and knitting location
• Document the continuous chain from U.S. yarn spinning through fabric formation to CBTPA assembly
• CBTPA certificate of origin required at time of entry with detailed production records