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CAFTA‑DR – Certificate of Origin for Clothing

Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and garment manufacturers operating within the CAFTA-DR framework (Central America Free Trade Agreement – Dominican Republic) regularly deal with Certificates of Origin for clothing whenever preferential import duties are claimed in a partner country.

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Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and garment manufacturers operating within the CAFTA-DR framework (Central America Free Trade Agreement – Dominican Republic) regularly deal with Certificates of…

For apparel, CAFTA-DR typically applies a yarn-forward rule: yarn must be spun and fabric woven within the agreement's territory before the finished garment qualifies for preferential treatment.

The importer submits this certificate alongside the customs entry; an absent or defective certificate triggers standard most-favored-nation (MFN) rates.

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/cafta-dr

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Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and garment manufacturers operating within the CAFTA-DR framework (Central America Free Trade Agreement – Dominican Republic) regularly deal with Certificates of Origin for clothing whenever preferential import duties are claimed in a partner country. For apparel, CAFTA-DR typically applies a yarn-forward rule: yarn must be spun and fabric woven within the agreement's territory before the finished garment qualifies for preferential treatment. The importer submits this certificate alongside the customs entry; an absent or defective certificate triggers standard most-favored-nation (MFN) rates. Getting the paperwork right is therefore not just a compliance matter—it directly affects landed cost calculations.

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