9902.11.98 - Pans or inserts of plastics, of a type designed for pet crates of metal wire as inserts to create a solid interior surface (provided for in subheading 3924.90.56)

HTS Code 9902.11.98 specifically covers pans or inserts made of plastic designed for use within metal wire pet crates. These plastic components are intended to create a solid interior surface within the wire structure, providing a more comfortable and contained environment for pets. The primary function is to alter the open-wire nature of the crate into a partially enclosed space.

As this is a specialized temporary provision under Chapter 99, its distinction from sibling categories primarily lies in its specific application to pet crate accessories. Other categories within Chapter 99 would cover different temporary tariff modifications or import restrictions on various goods, not directly related to pet product components. In the broader HTS structure, this item is ultimately classified under Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) via the reference to subheading 3924.90.56, which deals with other plastic household articles not elsewhere specified. However, the 9902.11.98 code applies a specific temporary measure to these plastic inserts when imported under certain conditions, distinguishing them for particular tariff treatment.

Since this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9902.11.98 hinges on the material (plastics), the specific form (pans or inserts), and the intended end-use (for pet crates of metal wire to create a solid interior surface). Importers must ensure that the goods precisely meet these criteria to qualify for the treatment under this temporary provision.