Men's Cotton Denim Trousers
These men's trousers classified under 6203.42.40 are made from blue denim fabric and fall under HTS 9822.05.13 as apparel goods of chapter 62 eligible for special CAFTA-DR tariff treatment per U.S. note 21(c). The sublimit allows limited quantities of such denim trousers within the overall TRQ for non-originating apparel. They meet specific cotton/man-made fiber restraint provisions for preferential duty rates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exceeds TRQ limits
Standard MFN rate applies once CAFTA-DR quantitative limits in U.S. note 21(c) are reached
If assembled from US fabrics
Commercial availability exception for apparel from designated scarce fabrics under different preference program
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry falls within 20M SME denim sublimit and 100M SME overall TRQ; obtain proper CAFTA-DR documentation; monitor USTR Federal Register notices for annual limit adjustments
Related Products under HTS 9822.05.13
Men's Wool Blazer
Men's wool blazer of 6203.33.10 (≥36% wool) enters under HTS 9822.05.13 per U.S. note 21(c)(iii) 1M SME wool apparel TRQ. Separate limit from cotton/man-made chapter 62 quotas.
Women's Polyester Culottes
Women's polyester culottes classified 6204.53.30 qualify under HTS 9822.05.13 CAFTA-DR TRQ per U.S. note 21(c). Part of trousers/skirts 45M SME allocation for chapter 62 apparel.
Girls' Cotton Bermuda Shorts
Girls' cotton Bermuda shorts of 6204.52.20 enter HTS 9822.05.13 under U.S. note 21(c) CAFTA-DR provisions. Within trousers/skirts TRQ category for chapter 62 apparel.
Men's Cotton Work Pants
Men's cotton work trousers 6203.42.40 qualify for HTS 9822.05.13 per U.S. note 21(c) CAFTA-DR TRQ. Counts against 20M SME denim/workwear sublimit.
Women's Wool Dress Pants
Women's wool dress pants ≥36% wool (6204.29.40) under HTS 9822.05.13 U.S. note 21(c)(iii) 1M SME wool TRQ. Separate CAFTA-DR treatment for wool apparel.
Men's Man-Made Bermuda Shorts
Men's man-made fiber Bermuda shorts 6203.49.80 qualify HTS 9822.05.13 under U.S. note 21(c) CAFTA-DR chapter 62 TRQ. Part of trousers/shorts 45M SME allocation.