9820.62.05 - Apparel articles of chapter 62 to the tariff schedule, under the terms of U.S. note 6(h) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic during an applicable 1-year period specified in U.S. note 6(h)(ii) to this subchapter, subject to the limitations provided in such U.S. note 6(h)(ii) [Compiler's note: The effective period for this heading ended September 30, 2025.]

This HTS classification covers specific apparel articles originating from Chapter 62 of the tariff schedule that are imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic. Eligibility for this provision is contingent upon meeting the requirements outlined in U.S. note 6(h) to this subchapter, including the existence of an applicable 1-year period specified in U.S. note 6(h)(ii) and adherence to the limitations detailed therein. It is important to note that the effective period for this special classification provision has concluded.

This category is distinct from the general apparel classifications found within Chapter 62. Its unique nature stems from the specific preferential treatment afforded to goods imported from designated countries under particular trade legislation. Unlike the broader categories of apparel articles, the classification under 9820.62.05 is tied to geographical origin and a defined, expired timeframe, rather than solely the physical characteristics or material composition of the garments themselves.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of an article under 9820.62.05 relies entirely on meeting all the outlined criteria: the article must be an apparel item falling under Chapter 62, it must be imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic, and it must have been imported during the specific, now-expired, 1-year period referenced in the relevant U.S. note.