9902.12.02 - Handles of plastics for coolers of heading 9403 (provided for in subheading 3926.30.10)

HTS 9902.12.02 specifically covers plastic handles designed for use with coolers that fall under heading 9403. This classification is situated within Chapter 99, which pertains to temporary legislation and modifications, indicating a potential for time-sensitive or agreement-based tariff treatments. The "provided for in subheading 3926.30.10" note directs users to the permanent classification of such plastic articles, highlighting that this Chapter 99 entry represents a specific, likely temporary, tariff or trade provision applied to these particular handles.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, which include a wide array of live animals and other goods under different chapters, is straightforward. HTS 9902.12.02 is uniquely tied to a specific type of component (plastic handles) intended for a particular end-use item (coolers of heading 9403) and is subject to the special provisions outlined in Chapter 99, unlike the general classifications found in earlier chapters of the HTS. Its focus is on imported plastic handles that meet these precise criteria, rather than the broader categories of raw materials or finished goods.

As a leaf node within the HTS, HTS 9902.12.02 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies entirely on accurately identifying imported items as plastic handles intended for coolers classified under heading 9403, and then applying the specific temporary provisions or restrictions associated with this 9902.12.02 entry. Practical examples would include imported plastic carrying handles or latch components manufactured from plastic, explicitly designed and marketed for use in the assembly or repair of coolers that would otherwise be classified under heading 9403.