9903.02.03 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in headings 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01, articles the product of Algeria, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 30% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 30% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS Code 9903.02.03 falls under the "Special Classification Provisions" section, specifically addressing temporary import restrictions and modifications. This category pertains to articles originating from Algeria that are subject to specific quantitative restrictions or quota limitations, as outlined by the U.S. note 2(v) to this subchapter. The description indicates that these restrictions are subject to time-sensitive exceptions, detailing specific grace periods for goods already in transit or entered for consumption. It's crucial to note the exclusions for products classified under 9903.01.30-9903.01.33 and the additional exceptions referenced in 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01, which further refine the applicability of these provisions.
Unlike the broader, product-specific headings found in earlier chapters of the HTS (e.g., Chapter 01 for live animals), 9903.02.03 is a temporary provision designed to manage imports based on specific trade policy objectives related to Algeria. Its scope is not defined by the inherent nature of the goods themselves, but rather by their country of origin (Algeria) and the temporary trade measures imposed by U.S. legislation. Therefore, it does not directly compete with sibling categories that list distinct product types such as live animals or agricultural commodities. Instead, it acts as an overlay, modifying the tariff treatment of goods that might otherwise be classified under different, more permanent headings.
As HTS Code 9903.02.03 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is therefore determined solely by meeting all the conditions stipulated in its detailed description, including origin, the nature of the goods as subject to U.S. Note 2(v), and adherence to the specified temporal conditions and exceptions. Importers must carefully review the effective dates and any referenced related temporary legislation to ensure accurate classification and compliance.