HomeChapter 98Heading 98199819.11

HS Code 9819.11 : Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule

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MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
Tariff data verified: July 2026 EN (Official WCO) FR (Pending) ES (Pending)

The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the republic of rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the united states), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule is 9819.11. Under the 2026 Netherlands (Douane / EU TARIC), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs)].

Chapter
Heading
Subheading
9819.11
NL MFN Duty
Free
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 98
Articles imported from a designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country enumerated in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
Heading 9819
Articles imported from a designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country enumerated in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
Subheading .11
.11
Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule
Netherlands (2026 Dutch Customs Tariff (Douane Nederland / EU TARIC))
9819.11
Representative General Duty
Free

MODULE 5: NETHERLANDS IMPORT DUTY & 21% BTW (STANDARD IMPORT VAT) BREAKDOWN

Import VAT / Tax Rate
21% BTW (Standard Import VAT)
Local Tax Rate
De Minimis Threshold
€150.00 duty-free threshold (VAT applies to all commercial imports)
Customs Exemption Limit
Notice: Netherlands customs entry, tariff classification, MFN duty rates, and 21% BTW (Standard Import VAT) are governed by Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs Authority). Always verify declarable lines with Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs Authority) prior to import.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix

Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Commercial Invoice

Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Packing List & Bill of Lading

Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.

PREFERENTIAL RULE

Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)

Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.

MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags

Standard Entry This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.

MODULE 8: NETHERLANDS Trade Remedies & Safeguards

Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs Authority) Anti-Dumping / Trade Defence
Standard 2026 Dutch Customs Tariff (Douane Nederland / EU TARIC)
Steel & Commodity Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
Regulatory Compliance Status
Standard Statutory Clearance

MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)

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Agreement Code Trade Agreement / Program Preferential Rate Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement
MFNWCO Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) StatusStandard MFN RateApplies to all WTO member states for Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule.
FTANetherlands Preferential & Regional Trade AgreementsFree / ConcessionalSubject to official Certificate of Origin & Rules of Origin (RoO) requirements.

MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications

Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule

MODULE 11: European Binding Tariff Information (EBTI / Douane Nederland)

Legally binding tariff classification decisions valid across the EU (administered in NL by Douane Nederland) for HS 9819.11.

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EU TARIC & Dutch Declarable Commodity Lines (9819.11)

National line-level (8/10-digit) detail for Netherlands (Douane / EU TARIC): coverage in progress.

Universal 6-digit WCO backbone applied rate: Free. Confirm the full national commodity code at the official source (Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs)).

MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes

Related HS Code Heading Category Action
9819.10 Subheading under Heading 9819 HS 9819.10 Netherlands Duty & Entry Rules →
9819.20 Subheading under Heading 9819 HS 9819.20 Netherlands Duty & Entry Rules →
9819.90 Subheading under Heading 9819 HS 9819.90 Netherlands Duty & Entry Rules →

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

Netherlands (2026 Dutch Customs Tariff (Douane Nederland / EU TARIC)) ↗

Official Netherlands tariff schedule and MFN duty rates — administered by Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs Authority).

Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs Authority) — Advance Tariff Ruling ↗

Binding tariff classification precedents administered by EU Binding Tariff Information (Dutch Douane / EBTI).

MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide

What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and United States (USITC HTS) general duty for Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and United States (USITC HTS), Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule is classified under HS 9819.11 (Heading 9819, Chapter 98). The representative NL MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 9819.11 distinguished within Heading 9819 (Articles imported from a designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country enumerated in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter)?
Heading 9819 covers Articles imported from a designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country enumerated in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter. Subheading 9819.11 specifically isolates Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 9819.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 9819.11?
Related subheadings under Heading 9819 include . Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 9819.11 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule?
Commercial shipments of Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 9819.11?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
What import VAT or sales tax applies to HS 9819.11 in Netherlands?
Commercial imports of Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, 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 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule under HS 9819.11 into Netherlands are subject to 21% BTW (Standard Import VAT), assessed on the entered customs value plus applicable duties.
What is the customs duty de minimis threshold in Netherlands?
The customs de minimis threshold for import shipments into Netherlands is €150.00 duty-free threshold (VAT applies to all commercial imports). Consignments under this value may qualify for duty-free or simplified entry under local regulations.
Which authority regulates customs entry and tariff classification in Netherlands?
Customs declarations, import duty assessments, and EU Binding Tariff Information (Dutch Douane / EBTI) for HS 9819.11 are administered by Douane Nederland (Dutch Customs Authority).
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