9903.01.48 - 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 Israel, Malawi, Philippines, or Zambia, 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 + 17% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 17% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9903.01.48, pertains to temporary modifications and additional import restrictions for specific articles originating from Israel, Malawi, the Philippines, or Zambia. It is important to note that the specific provisions outlined in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter have been terminated, as indicated by the compiler's note referencing 90 Fed. Reg. 37963. This temporary legislation carved out exceptions, such as goods already loaded onto a vessel before a specified date and time, and excluded certain product categories defined under headings 9903.01.28 through 9903.01.33, with further exceptions noted in 9903.01.34.
As a classification within Chapter 99, which deals with temporary legislation and modifications, this entry stands apart from the standard product classifications found in Chapters 1 through 98. While siblings at the root level might include categories for live animals (e.g., 0101, 0102) or other general goods, 9903.01.48 is specifically designed to address a particular set of temporary trade policy measures impacting goods from designated countries, rather than their inherent physical or functional characteristics. The scope is defined by the policy context and the origin of the goods, not by the nature of the articles themselves.
Given that this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to explore. The focus for classification under 9903.01.48 lies entirely on the precise application of the stated exceptions and the origin of the imported articles. Importers must carefully review the effective dates and the exclusions mentioned to determine the correct tariff treatment for goods potentially falling under the purview of this temporary provision.