9820.11.12
T-shirts, other than underwear, classifiable in subheadings 6109.10.00 and 6109.90.10 of the tariff schedule, made in one or more such countries from fabric formed in one or more such countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, subject to the provisions of U.S. note 2(c) to this subchapter
This code covers T-shirts made in certain Caribbean Basin countries from US-sourced yarn and fabric. Use this code when importing these specific T-shirts to take advantage of free duty treatment under special trade programs, as detailed in Chapter 98.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9820.11.12
This provision falls within Chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation. Code 9820.11.12 specifically covers T-shirts, excluding underwear, made in designated Caribbean Basin countries from fabric formed in those countries using yarns wholly formed in the United States, qualifying for preferential trade treatment under U.S. note 2(c). There are no subdivisions listed for this code; statistical reporting should follow the guidance in the chapter notes, referencing the 10-digit code followed by the relevant provision from which the duty rate is derived if applicable. This code is for duty-free imports from eligible countries meeting the origin requirements.
| 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 9820.11.12 is not specified, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). However, a special rate of Free applies to eligible FTA or preference programs, specifically for T-shirts meeting the criteria of being made in designated Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership countries from US-sourced yarns and fabric. The required units are not specified. This special rate would apply to the main code and any potential subdivisions, contingent on those subdivisions also meeting the origin and material sourcing requirements outlined in the code's description.
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