9823.53.02
Wool apparel as provided for in note 11(b)(I)(C)
HTS code 9823.53.02 covers wool apparel originating from Mexico under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This code is used for statistical reporting of these goods when they are imported duty-free as part of the agreement, and it’s found in Chapter 98, which deals with special classification provisions and returns.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9823.53.02
This code falls within Chapter 98, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imports and exports. Specifically, 9823.53.02 covers wool apparel originating from Mexico, as defined by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This means the goods are eligible for free trade status under the agreement, and statistical reporting may require referencing the originating rate of duty elsewhere in the tariff schedule. There are no further subdivisions listed for this code, so choose the statistical suffix based on the applicable duty rate from the original source 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)
Free (S+)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for 9823.53.02 is not specified, indicating standard trade partner (NTR) rates would typically apply. However, a special rate of Free (S+) applies due to eligibility for FTA or preference programs, specifically the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as detailed in the code’s description. This free rate applies to wool apparel originating from Mexico. The required units are not specified, but statistical reporting would follow the unit of quantity for the provision from which the rate is derived if a rate other than the general rate is used. There are no subdivisions listed for this code.
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