9820.11.18
Knitted or crocheted apparel articles cut and assembled in one or more such countries from fabrics wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, 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 of the tariff schedule and are formed wholly in the United States), if such assembly is with thread formed in the United States, and under the terms of U.S. note 2(a) to this subchapter
HTS code 9820.11.18 covers knitted or crocheted apparel assembled in certain Caribbean Basin countries from U.S.-made materials. This code is used for eligible apparel imports qualifying for free duty under specific trade preference programs, as detailed within Chapter 98, which handles special classification provisions and temporary legislation.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9820.11.18
This code falls within Chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation. Specifically, 9820.11.18 covers knitted or crocheted apparel made in eligible Caribbean Basin countries from materials primarily formed in the United States, meeting specific yarn and thread origin requirements as outlined in U.S. note 2(a). There are no subdivisions listed for this code; statistical reporting relies on the 10-digit code followed by the relevant provision number from elsewhere in the tariff schedule, using the same unit of quantity. Ensure all conditions regarding material origin and assembly location are met to correctly utilize this classification.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
N/A
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9820.11.18 is not specified, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). However, a special duty rate of Free applies to eligible FTA or preference programs, specifically for articles meeting the criteria outlined in the code description—apparel cut and assembled in designated Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership countries from U.S.-sourced materials. The required units are not specified. This means that imports meeting these conditions—U.S. yarns/fabrics, Caribbean assembly, U.S. thread—qualify for duty-free entry under the specified trade programs, while those not meeting the criteria would be subject to the unspecified general rate. There are no subdivisions listed, so this duty summary applies to the main code only.
Need help importing?
_
Submit your details, and our team will confirm the correct classification and answer your questions.
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
Latest update
Last updated
November 15, 2025
Revised every January & July
Let's get your shipment cleared
Submit your details and our team will help with classification and compliance.