9819.11.18
Sweaters containing 50 percent or more by weight of wool measuring 21.5 microns in diameter or finer, knit-to-shape in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda). [Compiler's Note: The effective period for this provision ended September 30, 2025.]
This code covers sweaters made with at least 50% wool measuring 21.5 microns or less, knit-to-shape in eligible sub-Saharan African countries (excluding Rwanda). It’s used for special duty-free treatment under Chapter 98, specifically for goods qualifying for preferential trade programs, but the benefit ended September 30, 2025.
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Detailed information for HTS Code 9819.11.18
This provision falls within Chapter 98, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation. Specifically, code 9819.11.18 covers sweaters containing at least 50% wool measuring 21.5 microns or finer, knit-to-shape in eligible sub-Saharan African countries, excluding Rwanda, and was effective until September 30, 2025. There are no subdivisions listed for this code, and statistical suffixes are determined by the rate of duty derived from elsewhere in the tariff schedule, following the instructions in the statistical notes. This code provides free duty for eligible goods from specified countries under certain preference programs.
| 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 9819.11.18 is not specified, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). However, a special rate of Free applies to goods qualifying under eligible FTA or preference programs, specifically for sweaters containing 50% or more wool measuring 21.5 microns or finer, knit-to-shape in designated sub-Saharan African countries (excluding Rwanda). This preferential treatment is valid until September 30, 2025, after which the general rate would apply. No units of quantity are specified for this code or its subdivisions.
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