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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from cotton denim fabric
Denim trousers of cotton fall under specific denim provisions rather than general woven cotton suiting-weight trousers
If imported as garment parts requiring further US assembly
Garments in sets or unfinished state classifiable under chapter 62 special provisions for incomplete garments
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
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Classic men's dress trousers constructed from medium-weight cotton twill fabric (>6.5 oz/yd²) under subheading 6203.33.10. Produced by cutting and sewing in a CAFTA-DR country but using non-originating fabrics from outside the agreement territory, qualifying for special treatment under HTS 9822.05.40 per chapter 62 specific rules.
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Men's Cotton Gabardine Flat Front Trousers
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