9820.63.05 - Made-up textile articles described in U.S. note 6(r) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic [Compiler's note: The effective period for this heading ended September 30, 2025.]

HTS Code 9820.63.05 specifically addresses made-up textile articles that meet the criteria outlined in U.S. note 6(r) to Chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The key distinguishing factor for this classification is that these articles must be imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic. This preferential treatment, however, was subject to a specific effective period, which concluded on September 30, 2025. Therefore, any importations after this date would not qualify under this provision.

Unlike the vast array of general merchandise headings found within the initial chapters of the HTS (e.g., Chapter 01 covering live animals), HTS 9820.63.05 falls under the "Special classification provisions." This signifies that the goods are defined not solely by their physical characteristics or material composition, but by specific legislative provisions, origin, and potentially a defined timeframe for eligibility. The "made-up textile articles" aspect indicates finished goods such as apparel, home furnishings, or other fabricated textile products, but the critical determinant for classification here is the combination of their origin and the specific note defining their eligibility, rather than a general description of textile articles.

As a leaf node, HTS Code 9820.63.05 has no further subdivisions. This means that any textile article meeting the requirements of U.S. note 6(r) and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic during the stipulated effective period would be classified under this single code. The absence of subcategories underscores the specificity of this provision, focusing on a narrow set of circumstances for preferential tariff treatment.