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📦 Apparel articles of chapter 61 described in U.S. note 6(j) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic during any 1-year period specified in U.S. note 6(j)(iii) to this subchapter, subject to the limitations provided in such U.S. note 6(j)(iii)
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United States to Sweden Trade Analysis for Apparel articles of chapter 61 described in U.S. note 6(j) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic during any 1-year period specified in U.S. note 6(j)(iii) to this subchapter, subject to the limitations provided in such U.S. note 6(j)(iii)

Detailed tariff information for Apparel articles of chapter 61 described in U.S. note 6(j) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic during any 1-year period specified in U.S. note 6(j)(iii) to this subchapter, subject to the limitations provided in such U.S. note 6(j)(iii) imports

Apparel articles of chapter 61 described in U.S. note 6(j) to this subchapter and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic during any 1-year period specified in U.S. note 6(j)(iii) to this subchapter, subject to the limitations provided in such U.S. note 6(j)(iii) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

12%
Effective January 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 5.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase of 3% from previous year

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the U.S.-EU Trade Agreements for qualifying apparel articles from Haiti or the Dominican Republic meeting rules of origin under U.S. Note 6(j) and related provisions.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Extends Preferential Trade Benefits for Haitian Apparel under HOPE Act
The U.S. government has extended the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act, allowing duty-free imports of apparel articles under Chapter 61 from Haiti, subject to limitations in U.S. Note 6(j). This extension aims to support economic development in Haiti.
2023-09-15
Impact: This extension does not directly impact trade between the United States and Sweden, as it pertains specifically to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. However, it may indirectly influence global apparel supply chains, potentially affecting Swedish apparel imports if sourcing shifts.
CBP Issues Guidance on Apparel Imports from Haiti under U.S. Note 6(j)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated guidance on the documentation and verification process for apparel imports from Haiti and the Dominican Republic under Chapter 61, ensuring compliance with the quantitative limitations outlined in U.S. Note 6(j)(iii).
2023-08-10
Impact: This guidance clarifies compliance for Haitian and Dominican apparel imports but has no direct bearing on U.S.-Sweden trade. Swedish companies with supply chains involving these regions may need to monitor compliance if sourcing indirectly.
Annual Review of Haiti-Dominican Republic Apparel Import Quotas Completed
The U.S. International Trade Commission completed its annual review of the 1-year period import quotas for apparel under Chapter 61 from Haiti and the Dominican Republic as per U.S. Note 6(j)(iii), confirming that current limits will remain unchanged for the next cycle.
2023-07-05
Impact: The unchanged quotas maintain the status quo for Haitian and Dominican apparel imports to the U.S., with no direct impact on U.S.-Sweden trade. Swedish apparel markets remain unaffected unless integrated into these supply chains.
Policy Updates
Extension of HOPE Act Provisions for Haitian Apparel
The U.S. Congress extended the HOPE Act provisions, continuing duty-free treatment for apparel articles under Chapter 61 imported directly from Haiti, subject to the limitations in U.S. Note 6(j)(iii). This policy aims to bolster economic ties with Haiti.
Date: 2023-09-01
Updated CBP Compliance Rules for U.S. Note 6(j) Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated rules for verifying compliance with import limitations under U.S. Note 6(j)(iii) for apparel from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, emphasizing stricter documentation for the 1-year period quotas.
Date: 2023-08-01