9903.01.66 - 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 Bangladesh, Botswana, Liechtenstein, or Serbia, 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 + 37% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 37% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 9903.01.66 represents a temporary legislative provision related to specific import restrictions. It designates articles originating from Bangladesh, Botswana, Liechtenstein, or Serbia that are subject to certain conditions and exceptions. This classification is distinct from the primary product categories found in Chapters 1-97, as it falls under Chapter 99, which encompasses temporary legislation and modifications. Therefore, it does not directly classify physical goods in the same manner as sibling categories like live animals (0101-0105), but rather addresses policy-driven import limitations.
This particular provision has specific exceptions, notably for goods already in transit before a designated time and date, as well as exclusions for products covered by other specific headings within 9903. It also references a terminated provision, highlighting the dynamic nature of temporary tariff measures. Understanding these exceptions and the original intent of the provision is crucial for accurate classification, as it overrides or modifies the general tariff treatment for the specified countries of origin and product types.
As a leaf node, HTS code 9903.01.66 does not have further subcategories. Its function is to identify and potentially restrict goods based on their country of origin and a set of precise exclusionary criteria, rather than to subdivide a product type. Therefore, classification under this code requires careful consideration of the origin of the goods and whether they meet any of the stated exceptions or exclusions.