Men's Blue Denim Jeans 6203.43.30 from Japan
Classic 5-pocket straight-leg jeans made from indigo-dyed denim fabric weighing over 12 oz./sq. yd., classifiable in subheading 6203.43.30 as men's trousers of denim. These are cut or knit to shape and sewn or otherwise assembled in a CAFTA-DR party territory from non-originating fabrics, meeting chapter rules 1, 3, 4, and 5 of general note 29(n) for Chapter 62. The HTS 9822.05.55 provides special tariff treatment for such non-preferential origin goods.
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
• Verify assembly occurred entirely in CAFTA-DR territory with proper documentation; ensure fabric weight exceeds 12 oz./sq. yd. for 6203.43.30 classification; obtain certificates proving compliance with chapter rules 1,3,4,5