9819.11.03
Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule [Compiler's Note: The effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025.]
This code covers apparel assembled in sub-Saharan African countries from US-sourced materials, undergoing specific processing like embroidery or washing. It's used for eligible goods meeting these criteria to claim free duty under special trade programs, as outlined in Chapter 98.
![Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule [Compiler's Note: The effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025.]](https://media.unisco.com/api/media/file/image_1_1-728.webp)
Detailed information for HTS Code 9819.11.03
This provision falls within Chapter 98, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation. Code 9819.11.03 specifically covers apparel articles assembled in sub-Saharan African countries, meeting certain requirements regarding fabric origin and processing like embroidery or washing. To qualify, the apparel must be made from materials largely formed and cut in the United States and undergo specific finishing processes, and the effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025. There are no subdivisions listed for this code, and statistical suffixes would follow the general guidance for Chapter 98, referencing the rate of duty from the originating provision.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9819.11.03 is not specified, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). However, a special rate of Free applies to eligible FTA or preference programs, indicating preferential treatment for goods meeting those program requirements. This code does not have specified subdivisions or units. The special rate would supersede the general rate if the imported apparel meets the criteria outlined in the code description – specifically, being assembled in eligible sub-Saharan African countries from US-sourced materials and undergoing specified processing like embroidery or washing – and falls within the effective date of September 30, 2025.
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