9903.02.14 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Costa Rica, 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 + 15% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | 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 classification, 9903.02.14, pertains to specific articles originating from Costa Rica that are subject to temporary modifications or additional import restrictions. These provisions are enacted under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act and other trade agreement legislation. The description details a precise timeframe for goods to be loaded and entered for consumption to be exempt from these restrictions, along with specific exclusions for products covered under other temporary headings. Essentially, this category identifies a subset of Costa Rican goods facing specific, time-sensitive import regulations.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling entries, such as those for live animals (headings 0101 through 0105), is crucial. While those siblings classify general agricultural products based on their physical characteristics and species, 9903.02.14 operates within a distinct realm of temporary legislative measures. It does not define the inherent nature of goods but rather imposes specific conditions and exceptions for their import, particularly concerning their origin and entry dates. The classification here is driven by policy and regulatory status rather than commodity type alone.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification is specific to the conditions outlined in the description. Therefore, for accurate classification, importers must carefully review the precise conditions regarding the loading port, transit dates, consumption entry dates, and the exclusion criteria related to headings 9903.01.30 through 9903.01.33, as well as the exceptions provided in 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01, to determine if their Costa Rican-origin goods fall under this particular temporary restriction.