Men's Slim Fit Cotton Denim Jeans
These men's slim fit jeans are classified under HTS 6203.41.18 as men's or boys' trousers of cotton with 85% or more cotton by weight and weighing not more than 6.5 kg/dozen. They qualify for 9822.05.45 treatment as non-originating goods under CAFTA-DR that are cut, sewn, and assembled in a CAFTA-DR territory meeting specific chapter 62 rules. The denim fabric originates outside the agreement territories but assembly meets the required transformation standards.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fabric contains 85%+ man-made fibers
Classification shifts to man-made fiber trousers when predominant fiber changes from cotton to synthetics
If sold as garment parts or incomplete
Chapter 62 rule 2 excludes garments not fully assembled; incomplete trousers classified as parts
If weight exceeds 6.5 kg/dozen
Statistical suffix 18 specifically applies to trousers ≤6.5 kg/dozen; heavier garments use different suffix
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric content exceeds 85% cotton by weight with lab testing certificates to confirm 6203.41.18 classification,Maintain production records showing cut/knit-to-shape and sewing/assembly occurred entirely in one CAFTA-DR territory,Avoid common pitfall of mixed-country assembly; all sewing operations must occur in single CAFTA-DR country
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