9903.01.44 - Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of Chad or Equatorial Guinea, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision terminated. See 90 Fed. Reg. 37963.]
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 13% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 13% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9903.01.44, encompasses specific articles originating from Chad or Equatorial Guinea that are subject to temporary import restrictions. It's important to note that this provision has been terminated, as indicated by the compiler's note referencing a Federal Register publication. However, for historical classification purposes, it identified goods that would have fallen under this heading if active. The exceptions within this heading, particularly concerning goods in transit before a specific date and products covered by other temporary modifications (headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33 and 9903.01.34), highlight the intricate nature of temporary trade legislation and its specific carve-outs.
Unlike the broader, product-specific headings found at the beginning of the HTS schedule, such as those for live animals (e.g., 0101 for horses, 0102 for bovine animals), this category is part of Section XXII, which deals with Special Classification Provisions and Temporary Legislation. These chapters (specifically Chapter 99) are used to implement temporary modifications or additional import restrictions, often related to trade agreements or specific geopolitical circumstances. Therefore, while siblings at the root level describe the fundamental nature of goods, 9903.01.44 and similar codes in Chapter 99 address specific, time-limited regulatory treatments rather than inherent product characteristics.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to explore within 9903.01.44. The classification hinges entirely on the origin of the goods (Chad or Equatorial Guinea) and adherence to the very specific temporal and product-based exceptions outlined in the description, along with the overarching provision that this specific entry has been terminated. Understanding the context of Chapter 99 is crucial for correctly interpreting such temporary legislative entries within the HTS.