9902.01.96 - 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene (CAS No. 620-19-9) (provided for in subheading 2903.99.80)

This HTS category, 9902.01.96, pertains to a specific chemical compound, 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene, identified by CAS No. 620-19-9. While the primary classification for this chemical is found under subheading 2903.99.80, its inclusion within Chapter 99 indicates it is subject to temporary legislation, modifications pursuant to trade agreements, or additional import restrictions enacted under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Therefore, this classification signifies a temporary or conditional import status for this particular chemical.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings within the HTS database, which often cover broad classes of goods such as live animals or agricultural products, is crucial. Unlike those broader categories, 9902.01.96 focuses on a precisely defined chemical substance with a specific CAS number, highlighting its role within a specialized trade provision rather than a general product grouping. The inclusion within Chapter 99 immediately signals that the terms of importation for this compound are not determined by its intrinsic chemical properties alone, but rather by specific, potentially time-limited, governmental proclamations.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subdivisions. Its classification is definitive for 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene under the stipulated temporary provisions. Importers must consult the specific trade agreements, proclamations, or legislation referenced by Chapter 99 to understand the precise requirements, duties, or restrictions applicable to this chemical when entering the country under this classification.