Does Pakistan-origin apparel face US Section 301 tariffs?
No. US Section 301 tariffs (7.5-25% additional duty) apply only to China-origin apparel. Pakistan-origin apparel pays standard MFN duty only, giving a 10-20% landed-cost advantage over China-origin.
Detail
US Section 301 tariffs were imposed by the US Trade Representative beginning 2018 as an additional duty of 7.5-25% on China-origin imports across many HS codes including apparel. Pakistan-origin apparel does NOT face Section 301 surcharges — only China-origin goods are hit. Pakistan-origin pays standard US MFN duty (typically 12-20% by apparel category, no GSP since Pakistan's US GSP eligibility lapsed at the federal level). Net effect: Pakistan-origin landed cost typically beats China-origin by 10-20% on equivalent specifications. For a $10,000 USD hoodie order to the US: Pakistan-origin pays approximately $1,500-2,000 MFN duty; China-origin pays approximately $2,500-4,500 (MFN + 301 surcharge).
Key facts
- US Section 301 = 7.5-25% additional duty on China-origin only
- Pakistan-origin: NOT affected by Section 301
- Pakistan-origin US duty: standard MFN (~12-20% by category)
- Net US landed cost: Pakistan-origin beats China-origin by 10-20%
Related answers
Does Mughal Apparel ship to the USA?
Yes. Mughal Apparel ships DDP door-to-door to all 50 US states. Sea: Karachi to Long Beach 28-32 days, Karachi to New York/NJ 35-40 days. Air: 3-7 days via Lahore International. No Section 301 surcharge applies to Pakistan-origin.
Pakistan vs China for clothing manufacturing — which is better?
Pakistan-origin apparel avoids US Section 301 surcharge (7.5-25% extra on China-origin), qualifies for EU GSP+ 0% duty (vs China's ~12% MFN) and typically offers lower MOQ. Mughal Apparel specifically accepts 50-piece minimums versus Chinese factories' typical 500+.
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