9802.00.80.15 - 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)

This HTS classification, 9802.00.80.15, specifically covers articles that qualify for entry under a Special Access Program. These programs are established through bilateral textile agreements between countries. Crucially, for an article to be classified here, its entry must strictly adhere to the procedural requirements set forth by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA). This means the importer must demonstrate compliance with all documentation and reporting mandates stipulated by CITA for the particular Special Access Program.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 9802.00.80.16 focuses on articles eligible for Outward Processing Programs, which have different objectives and procedural frameworks, even though both involve bilateral textile agreements and CITA oversight. Other siblings, such as those under U.S. note 2(b) or 7(a)/(b), relate to specific duty-free treatment claims based on different provisions and are not directly tied to the Special Access Program framework governed by CITA. This node is a leaf node, meaning there are no further subdivisions within this specific HTS code. Classification under 9802.00.80.15 requires confirmation of the specific bilateral textile agreement, the applicable Special Access Program designation, and adherence to all CITA procedures.