Boys' Polyester Track Pants from Japan
Boys' athletic track pants made from 100% polyester interlock fabric with elastic waistband and zip pockets, qualifying under HTS 9823.53.01 as USMCA Mexican-origin man-made fiber apparel. Full production from yarn extrusion through garment assembly occurs in Mexico per note 11(b)(i)(B).
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
• Confirm polyester yarn formation and knitting both performed in Mexico
• Elastic components must also originate within USMCA region
• Pitfall: incorrect size categorization affects boys' vs men's classification