9822.02.03 - Imports from Chile, in an aggregate annual quantity not to exceed 1,000,000 SME, of cotton or man-made fiber apparel goods or apparel goods subject to cotton or man-made fiber restraints provided for in U.S. note 5 to this subchapter that are both cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in Chile from fabric or yarn produced or obtained outside the territory of Chile or of the United States
Details
| Field | Value |
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| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | N/A |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | Free (CL)
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| Column 2 Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification covers specific apparel goods imported from Chile under a special provision. The goods must be made from cotton or man-made fibers, or be subject to existing cotton or man-made fiber restraints as defined in U.S. Note 5 to this subchapter. A crucial condition is that these apparel items must be both cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in Chile, utilizing fabric or yarn that was produced or obtained outside of either Chile or the United States. This provision applies to an aggregate annual quantity not exceeding 1,000,000 SME (Small to Medium Enterprises, though specific definitions for SME are not provided here and would require further context).
Distinguishing this category from general apparel classifications, which would typically fall under Chapters 61 and 62 of the HTS, is its specific origin (Chile), the requirement for dual processing (cutting/knitting and assembly) within Chile from non-Chilean/non-US components, and the quantitative limit. Unlike broader sibling categories within Section XXII which might address other trade agreements or temporary legislation, this node is narrowly focused on a specific type of preferential apparel import from Chile.
As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The primary classification criteria for goods falling under 9822.02.03 are therefore the origin of assembly, the origin of the component materials (fabric/yarn), the material content of the finished apparel, and adherence to the annual quantitative limit. Importers must meticulously document the manufacturing process in Chile and the sourcing of all materials to ensure compliance with this special provision.