Panama Made Cargo Shorts from Japan
Men's cotton cargo shorts with multiple pockets, assembled in Panama from U.S.-formed twill fabric cut and sewn with U.S. thread under HTS 9822.09.61. U.S. note 39 excludes material costs from dutiable value for chapter 62 shorts. Utility apparel import program.
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
• Document U.S. twill formation certificates; verify cargo pocket assembly; belt loop sewing records; comply with short length measurements