Men's Bootcut Denim Jeans from Japan
Traditional bootcut jeans with 14 oz. denim fabric, 5-pocket styling, classifiable in 6203.43.30 as denim trousers for men. Produced through cut-and-sew operations in CAFTA-DR territory using non-originating materials, satisfying general note 29(n) requirements for 9822.05.55 preferential treatment.
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
• Maintain assembly records showing CAFTA-DR territorial operations; test fabric for authentic denim weave and weight; avoid misdeclaration as lighter weight fabrics