Men's Short Sleeve Cotton Chambray Work Shirt from Japan
Men's short sleeve chambray shirt made from 100% cotton twill fabric, classifiable in 6203.43.40. Eligible for tariff shift under 9822.05.65 when US cotton fabric undergoes substantial transformation through cutting and sewing in CAFTA-DR per chapter rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Photograph production process showing US fabric cutting in CAFTA-DR for audits
• Separate accounting required for US vs non-US materials in cost statements
• Update HTS classification annually as CAFTA-DR provisions may change