9903.02.15 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Côte d’Ivoire, 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
HTS code 9903.02.15 falls under Section XXII, Temporary Legislation, and specifically addresses temporary modifications and additional import restrictions. This particular classification pertains to articles that are the product of Côte d'Ivoire, as further defined by subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter. It is crucial to note that this provision is subject to specific temporal and product exclusions, including goods loaded onto a vessel prior to August 7, 2025, and certain products described in headings 9903.01.30 through 9903.01.33, as well as exceptions outlined in headings 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01.
Given its placement within Chapter 99, this code distinguishes itself from the primary goods classifications (Chapters 1-98) by representing a temporary, often country-specific, trade measure rather than a permanent categorization of a product based on its intrinsic characteristics. While sibling categories at the HTS Database Root level represent fundamental product groups like live animals (e.g., 0101 for horses, 0102 for bovine animals), this code signifies a specific trade policy or restriction applicable to goods originating from Côte d'Ivoire under defined circumstances.
As a leaf node, HTS 9903.02.15 does not have subcategories. Therefore, classification under this code requires careful adherence to all stated conditions, including the country of origin, the specific product exclusions, and the precise date and time thresholds for when the goods were loaded and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse. The intent behind this classification is to manage specific import flows or apply particular duties or restrictions to goods from Côte d'Ivoire during a defined period.