9903.02.04 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Angola, 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 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 15% |
| Special Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 15% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS code, 9903.02.04, designates specific temporary import restrictions on articles originating from Angola. It is crucial to note that these restrictions are subject to several stringent exceptions related to the timing of loading and entry into consumption, as well as exclusions for certain products already covered by other specific headings within Chapter 99. The primary focus of this category is on goods produced in Angola that fall under these particular temporary trade measures.
Unlike the broad commodity-based classifications found in earlier chapters (such as 0101 for live horses or 0102 for live bovine animals), this code operates within the realm of temporary legislation and special trade provisions. Its siblings would likely be other temporary modification codes, each targeting different countries, product types, or specific trade conditions. The distinction lies in its country-specific origin (Angola) and the precise nature of the temporary modification being applied, which is detailed by the accompanying textual notes and exceptions.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within 9903.02.04. Classification under this code hinges entirely on meeting the criteria outlined in its description, particularly the origin of the goods from Angola and strict adherence to the temporal clauses and specific product exclusions mentioned. Importers must carefully review all conditions to determine if their Angolan-origin goods are subject to this temporary restriction or if they qualify for an exception.