HTS 9802.00.91.00: US import duty from China
Textile and apparel goods, assembled in Mexico in which all fabric components, excluding visible lining fabrics, were wholly formed and cut in the United States, provided that such fabric components, in whole or in part, (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process; provided that the goods classifiable in chapters 61, 62 or 63 may have been subject to bleaching, garment dyeing, stone-washing, acid-washing or perma-pressing after assembly. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 0% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,047.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 9802.00.91.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 9802.00.91.00 (Textile and apparel goods, assembled in Mexico in which all fabric components, excluding visible lining fabrics, were wholly formed and cut in the United States, provided that such fabric components, in whole or in part, (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process; provided that the goods classifiable in chapters 61, 62 or 63 may have been subject to bleaching, garment dyeing, stone-washing, acid-washing or perma-pressing after assembly) have a duty of 0% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 9802.00.91.00 cover?
Textile and apparel goods, assembled in Mexico in which all fabric components, excluding visible lining fabrics, were wholly formed and cut in the United States, provided that such fabric components, in whole or in part, (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process; provided that the goods classifiable in chapters 61, 62 or 63 may have been subject to bleaching, garment dyeing, stone-washing, acid-washing or perma-pressing after assembly. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 9802.00.91.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,047, about 0.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 9802
- 9802.00.20.00Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not
- 9802.00.40.20Articles returned to the United States after having been exported to be advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means, Articles exported for repairs or alterations, Repairs or alterations made pursuant to a warranty, Internal combustion engines
- 9802.00.40.40Articles returned to the United States after having been exported to be advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means, Articles exported for repairs or alterations, Repairs or alterations made pursuant to a warranty, Other
- 9802.00.50.10Articles returned to the United States after having been exported to be advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means, Articles exported for repairs or alterations, Other, Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 2(b) to this subchapter
- 9802.00.50.30Articles returned to the United States after having been exported to be advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means, Articles exported for repairs or alterations, Other, Other, Internal combustion engines
- 9802.00.50.60Articles returned to the United States after having been exported to be advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means, Articles exported for repairs or alterations, Other, Other, Other
- 9802.00.60.00Articles returned to the United States after having been exported to be advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means, Any article of metal (as defined in U.S. note 3(e) of this subchapter) manufactured in the United States or subjected to a process of manufacture in the United States, if exported for further processing, and if the exported article as processed outside the United States, or the article which results from the processing outside the United States, is returned to the United States for further processing
- 9802.00.80.15Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting, Articles eligible pursuant to bilateral textile agreements for entry under a Special Access Program and entered in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)
All of Chapter 98: Special classification provisions (U.S.) →
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.