9903.01.55 - 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 India, 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 + 26% |
| Special Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 26% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9903.01.55, pertains to specific articles that are the product of India. It falls under Chapter 99, which denotes temporary legislation and modifications related to trade agreements and import restrictions. Notably, this provision is subject to significant exceptions, including goods already loaded onto a vessel before a specified date and time, as well as products falling under headings 9903.01.28 through 9903.01.33 and 9903.01.34. The inclusion of "(Compiler's note: provision terminated. See 90 Fed. Reg. 37963.)" indicates that this classification, while existing in the HTS structure, is no longer active or enforceable as of the date referenced in the Federal Register notice.
The distinction of this category from its "sibling" categories at the Chapter 99 level lies in its specific product origin (India) and the intricate set of conditions and exclusions that govern its applicability. Unlike the broad categories covering goods at the initial chapters of the HTS (e.g., 0101 for live horses), this provision is a highly specific, temporary modification designed to address particular trade circumstances. Its primary function is to establish a temporary trade restriction or condition for a defined set of Indian-origin goods, rather than to classify merchandise based on its intrinsic physical characteristics or primary use.
As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories or subdivisions. The classification is concluded at this level, with its applicability determined by the specific product origin (India) and the detailed exceptions outlined in the description. Understanding the historical context and the termination notice is crucial for accurate customs processing, as this classification, despite its presence in the tariff schedule, is no longer a basis for import duties or restrictions.