9822.05.01 - Textile or apparel goods described in U.S. note 20 to this subchapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS category, 9822.05.01, is specifically designated for textile or apparel goods that meet the criteria outlined in U.S. Note 20 to this subchapter and are entered under the provisions specified within that note. This special classification provision is a part of Section XXII, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation. It allows for the importation of certain textile and apparel items under specific, potentially temporary, regulatory frameworks.

Unlike the preceding sibling categories which cover live animals (e.g., horses, bovine, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry), this HTS code is exclusively for finished textile and apparel products. The distinction lies in the nature of the goods: live animals versus manufactured textile and clothing items. Furthermore, its placement within Chapter 98 signifies its deviation from standard product classifications found in Chapters 1 through 97, highlighting its unique entry requirements and potential preferential treatment or restrictions.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification system, category 9822.05.01 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code is on strict adherence to the conditions stipulated in U.S. Note 20. Importers must ensure that their textile and apparel goods precisely align with the definition and eligibility criteria of that specific U.S. note and fulfill all associated entry requirements to be correctly classified under this provision.