9822.06.05 - Eligible apparel articles of chapter 62 assembled in the Dominican Republic and imported directly therefrom, under the terms of U.S. note 27 to this subchapter

This HTS classification covers specific apparel articles originating from Chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule that have been assembled in the Dominican Republic and are imported directly from that country. The key qualifying criteria involve the manufacturing process of assembly and the direct shipment from the Dominican Republic, as stipulated by U.S. note 27 to this subchapter. These provisions are intended to facilitate trade under specific bilateral agreements.

Distinguishing this category from other sibling entries within Section XXII requires a focus on the origin of assembly and the direct import pathway. While other entries in Section XXII might address special trade provisions, temporary legislation, or import restrictions, 9822.06.05 is uniquely tied to a specific manufacturing location (Dominican Republic) and direct import, specifically for apparel articles within the scope of Chapter 62. This code does not cover general apparel articles not meeting these assembly and import requirements, nor does it encompass raw materials or apparel manufactured in other countries.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Its purpose is to provide a direct pathway for eligible apparel articles to benefit from specific trade agreements or programs by meeting precise assembly and origin requirements. Classification under this code hinges on verifying the assembly process in the Dominican Republic and confirming the direct importation of the goods, ensuring compliance with all associated regulations outlined in U.S. note 27.