Men's 100% Cotton Fine Wale Corduroy Pants

These men's trousers are made from 100% cotton fine wale corduroy fabric classified under subheading 6203.33.10. They are cut or knit to shape and sewn or otherwise assembled in the territory of a CAFTA-DR party (as defined in general note 29(a)) but do not qualify as originating goods under general note 29 due to third-country fabric sourcing. They meet chapter 62 rules 1, 3, 4, and 5 for tariff preference under HTS 9822.05.40.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6203.42Higher: 26.6% vs 10%

If made from cotton denim fabric

Denim trousers of cotton fall under specific denim provisions rather than general woven cotton suiting-weight trousers

6210.40Higher: 16.2% vs 10%

If imported as garment parts requiring further US assembly

Garments in sets or unfinished state classifiable under chapter 62 special provisions for incomplete garments

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If US components exceed 35% of appraised value

Articles assembled abroad with substantial US materials qualify for partial duty exemption under GSP assembly provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric content meets 6203.33.10 specifications (men's cotton trousers over 6.5 oz/yd²) with accurate invoices and mill test certificates

Provide production records proving cut/knit to shape and assembly occurred in CAFTA-DR territory per general note 29(n) chapter rules

Avoid misclassification as originating goods under general note 29; clearly document third-country fabric origin to qualify for 9822.05.40