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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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