9819.11.12
Apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, or both, in one or more such lesser developed countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) enumerated in U.S. note 2(d) to this subchapter, subject to the provisions of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles, if entered during the period beginning on the date announced in a Federal Register notice issued by the United States Trade Representative and continuing through September 30, 2025, inclusive [Compiler's Note: The effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025.]
This code covers apparel assembled in certain sub-Saharan African countries. It’s used for goods entering the U.S. under a specific trade program, offering free duty if imported within the eligible timeframe—ending September 30, 2025—and is found in the special classification section of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
![Apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, or both, in one or more such lesser developed countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) enumerated in U.S. note 2(d) to this subchapter, subject to the provisions of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles, if entered during the period beginning on the date announced in a Federal Register notice issued by the United States Trade Representative and continuing through September 30, 2025, inclusive [Compiler's Note: The effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025.]](https://media.unisco.com/api/media/file/image_1_1-734.webp)
Detailed information for HTS Code 9819.11.12
Chapter 98 covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imports and exports. Specifically, code 9819.11.12 covers apparel assembled in certain sub-Saharan African countries, offering free duty if imported between a specified start date and September 30, 2025. This applies to apparel regardless of the fabric or yarn origin, but excludes items from Rwanda. Statistical reporting requires the 10-digit code followed by the relevant provision number from 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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Standard trade partners (NTR)
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Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9819.11.12 is not specified, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). However, a special rate of Free applies to eligible FTA or preference programs, specifically apparel articles meeting the conditions outlined in the code description – wholly assembled in designated sub-Saharan African countries (excluding Rwanda) and entered within the specified timeframe (ending September 30, 2025). This special rate disregards fabric/yarn origin. No units or subdivisions are specified for this code, implying that standard units for apparel would apply if further detail existed.
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