9902.15.02 - Fire escape ladders no taller than 4.3 m when fully extended, tested to support 510.3 kg of weight and designed to be hung from a window measuring 15 cm or more but not over 25 cm; such ladders each composed of window brackets and rungs (stairs) of steel and rope of man-made fibers that connects the rungs to each other and to the window bracket; with slip resistant rungs and stabilizers, the foregoing for residential use, valued not over $19 each (provided for in subheading 7326.90.86)

This HTS classification, 9902.15.02, pertains to temporary tariff provisions related to specific types of fire escape ladders. The covered items are designed for residential use, characterized by their limited maximum extended length (no taller than 4.3 meters), a substantial weight-bearing capacity (tested to support 510.3 kg), and specific dimensions for window placement (fitting windows from 15 cm to 25 cm wide). Key construction elements include steel window brackets and rungs, connected by man-made fiber ropes, with the addition of slip-resistant rungs and stabilizers for enhanced safety. Furthermore, a critical valuation criterion for inclusion in this category is a price not exceeding $19 each.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the HTS database root level is crucial for accurate classification. The sibling categories, such as those for live animals (Chapters 0101-0105) or various raw materials and manufactured goods (implied by the sheer number of siblings), cover entirely different classes of merchandise. This specific fire escape ladder classification falls under Chapter 99, which is reserved for temporary legislation and special provisions. Therefore, it stands apart from the permanent tariff classifications of goods found in other chapters, serving a distinct purpose for import control or modification.

As HTS 9902.15.02 is a leaf node, it does not possess further subcategories. Classification into this code is final based on the detailed product specifications outlined in its description, including materials, dimensions, weight capacity, intended use, and value. Any product meeting all these precise criteria would be classified under this provision. Deviations in any of these defining characteristics, such as a ladder exceeding the length limit, being designed for commercial rather than residential use, or having a value above $19, would necessitate classification under a different, likely permanent, HTS code, potentially within Chapter 73 as indicated by the parenthetical reference.