9915.61.01 - Apparel goods of Nicaragua, of cotton or man-made fibers, or subject to cotton or man-made fiber restraints, the foregoing described in U.S. note 15(b) to this subchapter and imported into the customs territory of the United States in aggregate quantities not to exceed the quantities set forth in U.S. note 15(c) to this subchapter

This HTS classification, 9915.61.01, specifically addresses apparel goods originating from Nicaragua. These goods are characterized by their composition of cotton or man-made fibers, or by being subject to restraints applicable to such fibers. Crucially, the classification is contingent on meeting the criteria outlined in U.S. Note 15(b) to this subchapter and being imported into the United States within aggregate quantity limitations detailed in U.S. Note 15(c) to this subchapter. This provision is part of Chapter 99, which encompasses temporary legislation and trade agreement modifications, indicating these are specific, time-bound or conditional import rules.

Distinguishing this category from its direct siblings within Section XXII (Special Classification Provisions) is paramount. Unlike general tariff or quota provisions that might apply to a broader range of goods or origins, 9915.61.01 is highly specific in its origin (Nicaragua), material composition (cotton or man-made fibers), and a quantitative import limit. Siblings within Chapter 99 often relate to different trade agreements, specific country exceptions, or different types of temporary import restrictions. Therefore, proper classification relies on verifying both the origin and the fiber content of the apparel against the specific notes referenced.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories under 9915.61.01. Classification is definitive at this level. For practical application, importers must ensure that the apparel goods meet all the outlined criteria, including the specific physical characteristics and material composition of cotton or man-made fibers, and that the imported quantities do not exceed the limits set forth in U.S. Note 15(c). Failure to comply with these specific requirements could result in the goods being classified under a different provision or facing additional duties or penalties.