9915.62.05 - Apparel goods of Costa Rica, not knitted or crocheted, containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or subject to wool restraints, the foregoing described in U.S. note 16(b) to this subchapter and imported in aggre- gate annual quantities not to exceed the quantities set forth in U.S. note 16(a) to this subchapter

This HTS category, 9915.62.05, specifically addresses apparel goods originating from Costa Rica that are not knitted or crocheted. A key defining characteristic is their wool content, requiring that they contain 36 percent or more by weight of wool or are otherwise subject to specific wool restraints. Furthermore, to qualify under this provision, these goods must be described in U.S. Note 16(b) to the relevant subchapter. The importation is also subject to aggregate annual quantity limits, not exceeding those specified in U.S. Note 16(a) to the same subchapter, indicating a quota-controlled import program.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings within Chapter 99 requires an understanding of the temporary and special classification provisions. While siblings in Chapter 99 might cover other temporary trade measures, specific trade agreement actions, or Section 22 restrictions on agricultural products, 9915.62.05 is highly specific to certain apparel from Costa Rica with particular material and quantity limitations. Unlike the primary HTS chapters (01-98) which classify goods based on their inherent nature, material, and function, Chapter 99 codes are often used for policy-driven import restrictions and preferential treatments.

As this is a leaf node, there are no subcategories to introduce. Classification within 9915.62.05 is therefore determined by meeting all the outlined criteria: origin (Costa Rica), manufacturing method (not knitted or crocheted), material composition (36% or more wool or wool restraint), conformity with U.S. Note 16(b), and adherence to the annual quantity limits detailed in U.S. Note 16(a).