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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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