9820.11.33
Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries with thread formed in the United States, the foregoing (i) from components cut in the United States and in one or more such countries from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the tariff schedule), or (ii) from components knit-to-shape in the United States and one or more such countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or (iii) from any combination of two or more of the foregoing knitting-to-shape or cutting operations, under the terms of U.S. note 2(a) to this subchapter
This code covers apparel articles assembled with US-formed thread, meeting specific origin requirements for fabric and components. Use this code when importing eligible apparel from designated Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership countries to take advantage of duty-free treatment under special classification provisions in Chapter 98.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9820.11.33
This provision falls within Chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation. Code 9820.11.33 specifically covers apparel articles assembled in designated Caribbean Basin countries, meeting certain requirements for US-sourced materials like fabrics and yarns, or knit-to-shape components. To properly classify an item under this code, ensure the apparel meets the origin and material sourcing criteria outlined in the description, as it relates to US Note 2(a). Statistical suffixes aren’t explicitly mentioned for this code, so refer to the general statistical notes for guidance if needed, and use the 10-digit statistical reporting number followed by the rate-of-duty provision if applicable.
| 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 9820.11.33 is not specified, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). However, a special rate of Free applies to eligible FTA or preference programs, such as the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership. This means goods meeting the criteria outlined in the code description—apparel assembled from US and designated country components—can enter duty-free. No units of quantity are specified for this code or its subdivisions. The statistical notes indicate that if a rate is derived from another provision, the unit of quantity must match that provision.
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