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U.S. Notes (con.) 4. Subject to the second sentence of this note, the aggregate quantity of goods described in U.S. note 2 to this subchapter of Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras or Nicaragua entered under subheading 9915.02.05 in any calendar year shall not exceed the quantity specified below for that country for that year. 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 (metric tons) 3/1/2007- 12/31/2006 4/1/2006- 12/31/2006 3/1/2006- 12/31/2006 13,046 12,544 12,042 Costa Rica 1,920 1,800 1,680 1,560 1/ 1,440 1/ 1/ Dominican Republic 130 125 120 115 110 1/ 1/ 105 El Salvador 650 625 600 575 550 1/ 525 1/ Honduras 13,000 12,500 12,000 11,500 11,000 1/ 10,500 1/ Nicaragua 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 (metric tons) 2014 2013 2012 17,062 16,560 16,058 15,556 15,054 14,552 14,050 13,548 Costa Rica 2,880 2,760 2,640 2,520 2,400 2,280 2,160 2,040 Dominican Republic 170 165 160 155 150 145 140 135 El Salvador 850 825 800 775 750 725 700 675 Honduras 17,000 16,500 16,000 15,500 15,000 14,500 14,000 13,500 Nicaragua 1/ Not specified for given time period. In any year, the quantities set forth in this note shall be available only after the quantity allocated to "Other countries or areas" under additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 2 to the tariff schedule has been filled for that year. Beginning in calendar year 2020, the quantitative limitations set forth in this note shall cease to apply to such goods of Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras or Nicaragua. Unless earlier modified or terminated, this note, subheadings 9915.02.05 through 9915.02.10 and the immediate superior text thereto shall be deleted from the tariff schedule at the close of December 31, 2020. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 15 (2026) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XXII 99 - XV - 2