9903.01.52 - 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 Vanuatu, 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 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 22% |
| Special Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 22% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 9903.01.52 falls under Section XXII, which deals with Special Classification Provisions and Temporary Legislation. This specific heading designates articles originating from Vanuatu. However, its application is subject to several strict exceptions. Notably, goods loaded onto a vessel for transit prior to a specific date and time (12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025) are excluded. Furthermore, products already covered by headings 9903.01.28 through 9903.01.33, as well as those provided for in heading 9903.01.34, are also exempt from this classification.
This category is unique within its immediate context because it specifically addresses articles from a particular country (Vanuatu) under a temporary or special provision. Unlike the preceding HTS codes (which often begin with numerical sequences denoting product categories like live animals), 9903.01.52 is part of a chapter dedicated to temporary legislative measures and trade agreement modifications. Its purpose is to implement specific trade policies or restrictions pertaining to goods from Vanuatu, rather than a broad categorization of goods based on their inherent physical properties or primary use as seen in chapters 1-98.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to detail. Classification under 9903.01.52 requires a careful review of the origin of the goods (Vanuatu) and a thorough examination of all stated exceptions to ensure it is the correct and applicable tariff provision. The "Compiler's note" indicates that the provision itself has been terminated, meaning it is no longer actively in effect for current importations, making its historical classification context important for past transactions.