9822.03.02 - Imports from Morocco, in an aggregate quantity not to exceed an annual quantity of 1,067,257 kilograms, of textile or apparel goods provided for in U.S. note 7 to this subchapter
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 (MA)
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| Column 2 Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9822.03.02, addresses specific import limitations on textile and apparel goods originating from Morocco. It is crucial to understand that this provision applies only to goods that meet the criteria outlined in U.S. Note 7 to this subchapter. The primary function of this classification is to implement a quota system, limiting the aggregate annual import quantity from Morocco to 1,067,257 kilograms for eligible textile and apparel items.
Unlike the primary HTS chapters which classify goods based on their inherent physical characteristics or function (e.g., live animals in Chapter 01, textiles in Chapter 63), this category falls under Section XXII, "Special Classification Provisions." Its sibling categories within Chapter 98 are also generally related to special import treatments, temporary legislation, or specific trade agreement provisions, rather than the inherent nature of the goods themselves. Therefore, the distinguishing factor here is not the type of textile or apparel, but rather its country of origin (Morocco) and the application of a specific, quantity-based import restriction.
As a leaf node, HTS 9822.03.02 does not have further subdivisions. Classification under this code hinges entirely on meeting the origin requirement (Morocco), the product type being a textile or apparel good as defined by U.S. Note 7, and staying within the annual aggregate quantity limit. Importers must carefully track their imports of relevant goods to ensure compliance with this specific quota.