USMCA Cotton Denim Jeans from Mexico
Men's slim-fit cotton denim jeans originating from Canada under USMCA provisions, classified under cotton apparel in note 11(a)(I)(A). These jeans qualify for preferential tariff treatment as they meet the rules of origin for apparel goods from Canada. The fabric is woven cotton denim exceeding USMCA origin criteria.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain Canadian USMCA Certificate of Origin documenting apparel-specific rules of origin under note 11(a)(I)(A)
• Ensure yarn-forward rules met for cotton apparel - verify fabric formation in USMCA territory
• Maintain records proving Canadian origin for 5 years; common pitfall is inadequate origin verification