Men's Bootcut Cotton Denim Trousers from Japan
Bootcut style men's denim trousers classified in 6203.41.18 due to cotton content ≥85% and weight ≤6.5 kg/dozen. 9822.05.45 applies as non-originating goods assembled in CAFTA-DR territory meeting chapter-specific transformation rules. Denim fabric sourced from non-party countries but regional assembly qualifies for preference.
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
• Use accredited lab fiber content analysis for cotton percentage verification,Retain cut-make-trim records proving single-country CAFTA-DR assembly,Monitor weight specifications carefully; exceeding 6.5 kg/dozen changes classification