Women's Polyester Cargo Pants from Japan
Women's trousers of synthetic fibers, containing 6.6% or more of elastomeric fiber, classifiable in subheading 6204.63.35. These pants are cut or knit to shape and sewn or otherwise assembled in the territory of a CAFTA-DR party (as defined in general note 29(a)) but do not qualify for preferential tariff treatment under general note 29 due to insufficient regional value content or origin rules. They qualify for special treatment under HTS 9822.05.70 by meeting specific chapter 62 rules 1, 3, 4, and 5.
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
• Verify assembly occurred in CAFTA-DR territory with proper documentation; ensure elastomeric fiber content ≥6.6% for 6204.63.35 classification; provide evidence of meeting chapter rules 1,3,4,5 but NOT general note 29 origin