USMCA Cotton T-Shirt from Germany
Women's crewneck cotton T-shirt originating from Canada under USMCA cotton apparel provisions note 11(a)(I)(A). Single jersey knit fabric wholly formed in USMCA territory meets strict yarn-forward rules. Qualifies for preferential tariff treatment as Canadian-origin apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document cotton yarn spinning through knitting and garment assembly in USMCA territory
• Use proper USMCA marking requirements even for preferential entries
• Monitor annual TPL utilization rates for cotton apparel categories