9903.01.62 - 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 North Macedonia, 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 + 33% |
| Special Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 33% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9903.01.62, covers articles originating from North Macedonia, subject to specific temporary import restrictions. The primary condition for classification under this code is that the goods must be products of North Macedonia. However, it's crucial to note the significant exceptions and effective dates stipulated. Goods loaded onto a vessel before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, are exempt, as are products specifically described in headings 9903.01.28 through 9903.01.33. Furthermore, provisions in heading 9903.01.34 may also create further exceptions.
Unlike the primary HTS chapters that classify goods by their inherent nature (e.g., live animals in Chapter 1), this category falls under Section XXII, which pertains to temporary legislation and modifications. Therefore, its classification is driven by import policy and trade agreements rather than the physical characteristics or end-use of the goods themselves. This distinguishes it from sibling categories that might cover goods of North Macedonian origin but are subject to different or no temporary trade restrictions. The focus here is on the origin coupled with specific trade policy conditions.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under HTS 9903.01.62. The specific exceptions and effective dates mentioned within its description are the governing classification criteria. Importers must carefully review the status of their goods against these provisions to ensure correct classification. The note referencing a terminated provision in the Federal Register indicates that the applicability of this code may have changed or been superseded, underscoring the importance of consulting the most current HTS and related legal issuances for accurate import compliance.