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📦 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
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United States to Nicaragua Trade Analysis for 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

Detailed tariff information for 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 imports

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 Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0%
Effective January 1, 2009
View general trade relationship between United States and Nicaragua

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately $1.2 billion
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight growth due to CAFTA-DR incentives

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under CAFTA-DR
0%
Applies to textile and apparel goods meeting the specific rules of origin under CAFTA-DR, including the 'yarn forward' rule and the conditions described for assembly in Mexico with U.S.-formed and cut fabric components.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Nicaragua Textile Trade Sees Boost Under CAFTA-DR Provisions
Recent data indicates a rise in textile and apparel exports from Nicaragua to the US under the CAFTA-DR agreement, particularly for goods assembled in Mexico with US-formed and cut fabrics (HS Chapters 61-63). This growth is attributed to streamlined customs processes for qualifying products.
October 15, 2023
Impact: Increased trade volume between the US and Nicaragua, potentially benefiting US fabric manufacturers and Nicaraguan assembly operations, with reduced tariffs fostering competitiveness.
New Compliance Checks for US-Nicaragua Textile Trade Rules
The US Customs and Border Protection agency announced stricter verification processes for textile and apparel goods assembled in Mexico using US fabrics, traded with Nicaragua under CAFTA-DR rules of origin, to ensure compliance with assembly and processing stipulations.
September 20, 2023
Impact: May slow down trade temporarily due to increased scrutiny, but ensures fair application of tariff benefits, potentially stabilizing long-term trade relations.
Nicaraguan Apparel Sector Expands with US Fabric Inputs
Nicaraguan apparel manufacturers report a surge in orders for goods assembled in Mexico using US-cut fabrics, leveraging CAFTA-DR provisions for duty-free access to the US market, especially for items in HS Chapters 61-63.
August 5, 2023
Impact: Strengthens economic ties between the US and Nicaragua, with potential job growth in both US fabric production and Nicaraguan assembly sectors.
Policy Updates
CAFTA-DR Textile Rules Clarification
The US Trade Representative issued a clarification on the rules of origin for textile and apparel goods (HS Chapters 61-63) under CAFTA-DR, emphasizing that fabric components must be wholly formed and cut in the US and assembled in qualifying regions like Mexico without further fabrication to receive tariff preferences in trade with Nicaragua.
Date: September 1, 2023