Apparel articles described in U.S. note 6(k) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic
Apparel articles described in U.S. note 6(k) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9820.61.40
Haitian Hand-Embroidered Cotton Dress
A women's cotton dress featuring traditional Haitian hand embroidery along the neckline and hem, sewn in Haiti from U.S. formed fabric. This qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 as an apparel article from U.S. note 6(k) imported directly from Haiti, allowing duty-free entry for specific handmade or embroidered garments meeting program requirements. The embroidery incorporates historical Haitian motifs of local flora and geometric patterns.
Dominican Republic Hand-Crocheted Blouse
Women's blouse featuring intricate hand-crocheted lace panels on sleeves and yoke, assembled in Dominican Republic from U.S. cotton yarn. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 per U.S. note 6(k) as handmade apparel with traditional Dominican crochet techniques imported directly. The crocheted elements showcase regional floral patterns.
Haitian Beaded Linen Skirt
Women's linen skirt with hand-applied glass beadwork depicting Vodou symbols, sewn in Haiti from U.S. formed linen fabric. Meets HTS 9820.61.40 criteria under U.S. note 6(k) for hand-beaded traditional apparel imported directly from Haiti. Bead application follows centuries-old Haitian craftsmanship techniques.
DR Traditional Embroidery Shirt
Men's cotton shirt with hand-embroidered Dominican carnation flowers across chest and cuffs, assembled in DR from U.S. fabric. Qualifies for HTS 9820.61.40 under U.S. note 6(k) as traditionally embroidered apparel directly imported from Dominican Republic. Embroidery uses techniques preserved from Taíno heritage.
Haitian Appliqué Baby Dress
Toddler cotton dress featuring hand-appliquéd Vodou flags and geometric motifs, sewn in Haiti using U.S. formed fabric. HTS 9820.61.40 eligible under U.S. note 6(k) for handmade infant apparel directly imported from Haiti. Appliqué work represents sacred Haitian religious symbolism.
Dominican Hand-Smocked Romper
Infant cotton romper with traditional Dominican hand-smocking on bodice and legs, assembled from U.S. fabric in Dominican Republic. Meets HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) criteria for hand-smocked infant apparel imported directly from DR. Smocking preserves Spanish colonial needlework tradition.
Haitian Taffeta Tuxedo Shirt
Men's formal polyester taffeta tuxedo shirt with hand-pleated ruffles and Haitian embroidered studs, sewn from U.S. formed fabric. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for hand-embellished formalwear imported directly from Haiti. Pleating preserves 19th century French colonial techniques.
DR Guayabera with Hand Embroidery
Men's traditional Dominican guayabera shirt featuring hand-embroidered alforzas (pleats) and national flower motifs, made from U.S. cotton fabric. HTS 9820.61.40 eligible under U.S. note 6(k) for embroidered traditional shirts directly imported from Dominican Republic. Embroidery follows Spanish colonial patterns.
Haitian Carnival Mask Dress
Women's cocktail dress with hand-appliquéd and embroidered Haitian carnival masks across bodice, sewn from U.S. silk fabric in Haiti. Meets HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for festival apparel with traditional embroidery imported directly from Haiti. Masks represent rara band symbolism.
Dominican Larimar Beaded Blouse
Women's linen blouse featuring Dominican larimar stone beads hand-sewn in traditional geometric patterns, assembled from U.S. fabric. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for beaded apparel with national stone imported directly from Dominican Republic. Larimar represents island gemstone heritage.
Haitian Iron Market Tunic
Women's cotton tunic replicating Feraille (Iron Market) stall architecture through hand appliqué and embroidery, sewn from U.S. fabric in Haiti. HTS 9820.61.40 eligible under U.S. note 6(k) for architectural motif apparel imported directly from Haiti. Design commemorates historic 1751 structure.
DR Merengue Dance Skirt
Women's dance skirt with hand-embroidered merengue musical notation and Dominican flag motifs, tiered ruffles hand-gathered from U.S. cotton. Meets HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) criteria for national dance apparel imported directly from Dominican Republic. Embroidery celebrates UNESCO heritage dance.
Haitian Vodou Flag Shawl
Women's silk chiffon shawl featuring hand-painted and embroidered Vodou flags of major loa spirits, created in Haiti from U.S. formed fabric. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for religious textile art imported directly from Haiti. Flags represent sacred Vodou communication drapo.
Dominican Amber Necklace Dress
Women's sheath dress with hand-strung Dominican amber beads forming necklace illusion at neckline, sewn from U.S. fabric in DR. HTS 9820.61.40 eligible under U.S. note 6(k) for beaded formalwear imported directly from Dominican Republic. Amber sourced from local mines preserves prehistoric resin.
Haitian Sacred Heart Blouse
Women's cotton blouse featuring hand-embroidered Sacred Heart of Jesus with radiating flames and thorns, traditional Haitian Catholic motif. Sewn from U.S. fabric in Haiti, qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for religious embroidered apparel imported directly. Blends Catholic and Vodou iconography.