9903.02.05 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Bangladesh, 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 + 20% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 20% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9903.02.05, pertains to specific articles originating from Bangladesh that are subject to special temporary legislation and modifications. It is crucial to note that the applicability of this provision is contingent upon strict adherence to several time-sensitive conditions. These conditions include the date goods were loaded onto a vessel, the date of entry for consumption or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, and exclusions for products already addressed in specific sub-headings (9903.01.30-9903.01.33) or covered by other temporary modifications (9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01).
Distinguishing this category from its siblings requires careful attention to the origin country and the specific temporary legislative measures in place. The HTS system, at its root level, enumerates a vast array of goods by their intrinsic characteristics, such as live animals under Chapter 01. In contrast, Chapter 99, where this entry resides, deals with temporary provisions, trade agreement modifications, and special restrictions like those proclaimed under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Therefore, while a sibling category might describe live animals, this entry focuses on the *regulatory status* of certain goods from Bangladesh, irrespective of their inherent physical classification, making origin and temporary legislation the primary distinguishing factors.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9903.02.05 is final and dependent on meeting all the detailed conditions outlined in its description. Importers and customs brokers must meticulously verify that the goods in question are indeed the product of Bangladesh and that all temporal and exclusionary requirements are satisfied to ensure proper compliance with these temporary trade provisions.