Panama Assembled Baby Onesies from Japan
Infant cotton onesies assembled in Panama from U.S.-formed interlock knit fabric cut locally using U.S. thread under HTS 9822.09.61 provisions. Special duty treatment per U.S. note 39 excludes U.S. material value, applying tariff only to Panama sewing for chapter 61 infant apparel. Popular for baby clothing programs.
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
• Include U.S. mill knit fabric test reports; document snap assembly in Panama; meet infant garment safety standards; separate material vs. labor invoicing