Men's Cotton Twill Dress Trousers from Japan
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.
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
• Ensure weight documentation confirms fabric exceeds 6.5 oz/yd² threshold for 6203.33.10 classification
• Maintain bill of materials tracing non-CAFTA-DR fabric origin to support 9822.05.40 eligibility
• Label garments with country of origin (assembly) and fiber content per US customs marking requirements