9903.01.56 - 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 Kazakhstan, 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 + 27% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 27% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9903.01.56, pertains to specific articles originating from Kazakhstan that are subject to temporary modifications or restrictions. Crucially, this classification is designed to track goods under particular trade regulations, with defined exceptions related to transit timing and specific product exclusions. The primary defining characteristic is the origin country (Kazakhstan) and its application within a framework of temporary trade legislation, rather than the inherent physical or functional nature of the goods themselves.
Given the nature of Chapter 99, which deals with temporary legislation and modifications, this node does not directly represent a type of commodity in the same way as sibling categories within Chapter 1, for instance, which classify live animals. Instead, 9903.01.56 serves as a specific designation for goods from Kazakhstan that fall under a particular proclaimed trade provision, distinguishing it from other temporary classifications that might apply to goods from different countries or under different legislative actions. The exceptions and conditions noted are critical for correct classification, indicating that not all goods from Kazakhstan will fall under this specific code.
As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is complete at this level, with the precise conditions and exclusions outlined in the description being the sole determinative factors for whether goods fall under 9903.01.56. Importers must carefully assess the origin of the goods, their entry into transit, and whether they are enumerated within the specific product headings excluded from this provision to ensure accurate customs declarations.