USMCA Cotton T-Shirt from Japan

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 — 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%

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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