9903.01.80 - Articles the product of Brazil that are informational materials, including but not limited to, publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks, and news wire feeds
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS Code 9903.01.80 specifically covers informational materials originating from Brazil. This broad category encompasses a wide array of content, including but not limited to printed publications, films, posters, audio recordings (phonograph records, tapes), photographic materials, microforms (microfilms, microfiche), digital media (compact disks, CD ROMs), artworks, and news wire feeds. The unifying characteristic is their informational or artistic nature, as well as their country of origin.
This classification is distinct from the primary HTS chapters that cover similar physical goods, such as Chapter 49 for printed books and newspapers or Chapter 85 for sound, video, or photographic recordings, because it is a temporary provision under Section XXII. Its primary function is to denote specific tariff treatment or restrictions for goods from Brazil that fall into these informational categories, rather than their inherent material composition or primary functional use. The "99" chapter is reserved for temporary legislation and modifications, indicating this is not a permanent classification based on the intrinsic nature of the goods themselves but rather an application of trade policy.
As a leaf node within the HTS database, 9903.01.80 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification under this code hinges entirely on fulfilling the criteria of being an informational or artistic material and being a product of Brazil. Importers and exporters should carefully review the specific nature of their goods to ensure they meet the broad definition of "informational materials" as outlined in the description, in conjunction with confirming the Brazilian origin.