9820.61.35 - Apparel articles of chapter 61 described in U.S. note 6(j) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic during any 1-year period specified in U.S. note 6(j)(iii) to this subchapter, subject to the limitations provided in such U.S. note 6(j)(iii) [Compiler's note: The effective period for this heading ended September 30, 2025.]
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | N/A |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | Free |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9820.61.35, covers specific apparel articles classified under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. These items must meet the stringent criteria outlined in U.S. Note 6(j) to subchapter II of Chapter 98 and be imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic. The classification is further restricted by limitations specified in U.S. Note 6(j)(iii), including specific 1-year import periods. It is crucial to note that the effective period for this specific provision concluded on September 30, 2025, making it no longer applicable for current imports.
As a provision within Chapter 98, this category operates as a special classification provision rather than a product-specific tariff line found in Chapters 1-97. Unlike the goods detailed in Chapters 1 through 97, which are categorized by their physical characteristics, materials, or end-use, HTS 9820.61.35 is defined by its origin, the specific preferential trade program it falls under, and limitations defined by specific U.S. Notes. Therefore, this category is not directly comparable to sibling categories such as live animals (Chapters 01) or any other goods classified by their inherent nature, as its applicability is solely dictated by trade policy and specific legislative provisions.
This HTS code represents a leaf node, meaning there are no further subcategories or subdivisions under 9820.61.35. Classification within this provision is therefore a final determination based on whether an apparel article meets all the stated requirements: being a Chapter 61 good, satisfying U.S. Note 6(j) criteria, originating from Haiti or the Dominican Republic, and being imported within the defined, now expired, timeframes and limitations.