9819.11.09
Apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabric wholly formed in one or more such countries from yarn originating in either the United States or one or more such countries (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in one or more such countries), or from components knit-to-shape in one or more such countries from yarns originating in the United States or one or more such countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries (as defined in U.S. note 3(d) to this subchapter), or both, or apparel articles wholly formed on seamless knitting machines in such a country from yarns originating in the United States or one or more such countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries (as defined in U.S. note 3(d) to this subchapter), or both, whether or not the apparel articles are also made from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in U.S. note 2(e) to this subchapter (unless the apparel articles are made exclusively from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in such U.S. note 2(e)), subject to the provisions of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter[Compiler's Note: The effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025.]
This code covers apparel articles meeting specific origin and production requirements from eligible sub-Saharan African countries. It’s used to classify these goods for potential free duty treatment under special trade programs, as indicated by its placement in Chapter 98, which handles articles with unique tariff classifications.
![Apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabric wholly formed in one or more such countries from yarn originating in either the United States or one or more such countries (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in one or more such countries), or from components knit-to-shape in one or more such countries from yarns originating in the United States or one or more such countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries (as defined in U.S. note 3(d) to this subchapter), or both, or apparel articles wholly formed on seamless knitting machines in such a country from yarns originating in the United States or one or more such countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries (as defined in U.S. note 3(d) to this subchapter), or both, whether or not the apparel articles are also made from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in U.S. note 2(e) to this subchapter (unless the apparel articles are made exclusively from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in such U.S. note 2(e)), subject to the provisions of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter[Compiler's Note: The effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025.]](https://media.unisco.com/api/media/file/image_1_1-726.webp)
Detailed information for HTS Code 9819.11.09
This provision falls within Chapter 98, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imports and exports. Code 9819.11.09 specifically covers apparel articles imported from designated sub-Saharan African countries, meeting certain requirements regarding fabric formation, yarn origin, and assembly location to qualify for preferential treatment. These articles must be wholly assembled in eligible countries from fabric made there, using yarn originating in the US or other eligible countries, or be knit-to-shape or seamless knit from qualifying yarns. Statistical reporting may require a suffix derived from the relevant provision elsewhere in the tariff schedule, using the same unit of quantity as that 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 9819.11.09 is not specified, applying a Standard Trade Partners (NTR) rate. However, a special duty rate of Free applies to eligible FTA or preference programs, such as those benefiting from sub-Saharan African countries. This preferential treatment extends to apparel meeting the complex origin requirements outlined in the code’s title, including sourcing of yarns and assembly within designated beneficiary countries. Required units are not specified, and there are no subdivisions listed within this code.
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