9819.11.33 - Textile articles classifiable under chapters 50 through 60, inclusive, or chapter 63 of the tariff schedule, the foregoing articles that are products of a lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country (as defined in U.S. note 2(d) to this subchapter) and are wholly formed in one or more such countries from fibers, yarns, fabrics, fabric components or components knit-to-shape that are the product of one or more such countries[Compiler's Note: The effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025.]

HTS Code 9819.11.33 provides preferential tariff treatment for specific textile articles originating from lesser-developed beneficiary Sub-Saharan African countries. These articles must be classified within Chapters 50 through 60 or Chapter 63 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The key criterion for eligibility under this provision is that the fibers, yarns, fabrics, fabric components, or knit-to-shape components used to create the finished textile article must themselves be products of one or more of these designated countries, and the article must be wholly formed within one or more of these countries.

This classification is distinct from general textile headings found in Chapters 50-60 and 63 because it represents a special classification provision. While other HTS codes classify textiles based solely on their material composition, construction, or type, 9819.11.33 adds preferential origin and production requirements specific to certain Sub-Saharan African nations. It is important to note that this provision had a defined effective period which has since ended.

As HTS Code 9819.11.33 is a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. Classification under this code is definitive once the eligibility criteria of origin and production in qualifying Sub-Saharan African countries, as well as the textile category, are met. Importers should consult the specific U.S. note defining "lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country" for precise eligibility determination.