9903.01.87 - Articles of iron or steel; derivative articles of iron or steel; articles of aluminum; wood products; derivative articles of aluminum; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans); light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; semi-finished copper; and intensive copper derivative products, of India, as provided in subdivisions (z)(iii) through (z)(xiii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

This HTS category, 9903.01.87, pertains to a specific list of goods originating from India, subject to temporary modifications or restrictions under U.S. trade law, particularly Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The covered items include a diverse range of products such as articles made from iron or steel, and their derivatives, as well as aluminum products and their derivatives. Notably, it also encompasses various types of vehicles, including passenger vehicles (sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans), light trucks, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and their respective parts. Additionally, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products are included. The "as provided in subdivisions (z)(iii) through (z)(xiii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter" language signifies that the precise scope and application of this heading are further detailed within specific U.S. notes, which should be consulted for complete understanding.

Unlike the broader categories that precede it in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, such as live animals or agricultural products, this heading is not based on the inherent nature of the commodity itself in its raw or primary form. Instead, it is a "special classification provision" designed to implement specific trade policy measures. Its sibling categories are predominantly other special classification provisions and temporary legislation. Therefore, distinguishing this category from its siblings hinges on the specific list of goods enumerated within its description and its purpose as a mechanism for temporary trade restrictions or modifications, rather than a standard commodity classification.

As HTS code 9903.01.87 is a leaf node, it does not have subcategories. The classification of goods under this heading is therefore determined directly by whether they are included in the enumerated list of articles and meet the origin and specific provision requirements. For practical classification, importers must meticulously verify if their goods, when imported from India, fall precisely within the descriptions of iron/steel articles, aluminum articles, specific vehicle types, vehicle parts, or copper products as outlined and further defined by the referenced U.S. notes. This heading is highly specific and relies on a precise match between the imported goods and the defined scope of this special provision.