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Men's 100% Cotton Fine Wale Corduroy Pants from Japan

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.

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

• 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