Chilean Man-Made Fiber Trousers from Japan
Dress trousers of polyester-viscose blend fabric, cut and sewn in Chile from imported man-made fiber material. Qualifies under HTS 9822.02.03 as apparel subject to man-made fiber restraints, assembled from non-Chile/US fabric within annual quota. Included in specific subheadings listed.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Blend documentation must specify exact fiber content for proper man-made fiber restraint classification
• Maintain Chilean factory records showing complete cut/sew process from imported fabric
• Track SME consumption carefully as trousers/skirts consume significant quota allocation