Men's Slim Fit Cotton Denim Jeans from Mexico
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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Import Tips
• 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