9822.09.70
Textile or apparel goods of Panama described in U.S. note 43 to this subchapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
This code covers textile and apparel goods originating from Panama that qualify for preferential treatment under U.S. Note 43. Use this code when importing these specific goods from Panama to take advantage of free trade agreement (FTA) benefits, as indicated by the duty designation, and because it’s located in Chapter 98 which handles special classifications.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9822.09.70
Chapter 98 covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imports and exports, and this specific provision, 9822.09.70, is for textile or apparel goods originating from Panama that qualify for preferential treatment under U.S. trade agreements. This code is used when importing these goods according to the terms of U.S. Note 43, which outlines the specific requirements for Panama’s eligibility. There are currently no further subdivisions listed for this code, meaning it applies directly to qualifying Panamanian textiles and apparel as defined by the note; statistical suffixes are determined by the rate of duty derived from another provision in the tariff schedule.
| 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)
Free (PA)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9822.09.70 is not specified, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). However, a special rate of Free (PA) applies to eligible FTA or preference programs, such as those with Panama. This means goods meeting the requirements of these programs, as described in U.S. note 43, enter duty-free. No units of quantity are specified for this code or its subdivisions, and statistical reporting requirements follow the rate of duty derived from elsewhere in the tariff schedule, necessitating the same unit of quantity as that provision.
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