9903.01.50 - 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 the European Union or Jordan 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 + 20% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 20% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9903.01.50, pertains to specific articles originating from the European Union or Jordan. Its classification is contingent on certain temporal conditions and exclusions. Notably, goods loaded onto a vessel prior to a specific date and time (12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025) are exempt, provided they are in transit on their final mode of transport. Furthermore, products falling under headings 9903.01.28 through 9903.01.33, as well as those explicitly provided for in heading 9903.01.34, are also excluded from this provision. It is crucial to note that the underlying U.S. note provision associated with this category has been terminated.
As a temporary legislation provision within Chapter 99, this category stands apart from the primary HTS product chapters (e.g., Chapters 01-98) which classify goods based on their inherent nature, material composition, or intended use. While siblings at the same level might also represent temporary measures or special provisions, 9903.01.50 is uniquely defined by its geographical origin (European Union or Jordan), specific temporal release criteria, and enumerated product exclusions. Its purpose is to implement particular trade policy measures or temporary modifications rather than to classify a general class of goods.
Given that 9903.01.50 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this heading is therefore determined by meticulously applying the description, particularly the date-based exception and the explicit exclusions relating to other temporary tariff provisions. Importers must carefully verify the origin of the goods, the date of shipment, and confirm that the goods are not listed in the excluded headings to ensure correct classification.