9903.01.74 - 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 Laos, 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 + 48% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 48% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS Code 9903.01.74 represents a temporary exclusion from certain trade provisions for articles originating from Laos. Specifically, this category outlines exceptions to restrictions that might otherwise apply to goods from Laos, provided they meet specific conditions. These conditions include goods loaded onto a vessel prior to a designated date and time, and exclude products falling under headings 9903.01.28 through 9903.01.33, as well as those specified in heading 9903.01.34. The "Compiler's note" indicates that the provision previously covered by this heading has been terminated, suggesting its current irrelevance for classification purposes.
This classification is unique as it pertains to specific temporary trade measures and does not define goods by their intrinsic physical or material characteristics like the preceding chapters (e.g., Chapter 01 for live animals). Its siblings, such as 0101 for live horses or 0102 for live bovine animals, represent distinct product categories based on the nature of the goods themselves. In contrast, 9903.01.74 functions as a modifier to other trade rules, providing a specific carve-out or exemption based on origin and the timing of shipment, rather than a direct classification of merchandise.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is complete at this level, addressing a very specific, albeit terminated, trade provision related to Lao goods under temporary legislation. The purpose of such a code would have been to manage specific import restrictions or benefits under special circumstances, distinct from the general classification of goods.