9903.02.17 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Ecuador, 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 category, 9903.02.17, specifically addresses articles originating from Ecuador that are subject to temporary import restrictions or modifications. It functions as a special provision, carving out a particular set of goods from standard tariff treatments. The core of this classification lies in the application of U.S. Note 2, subdivision (v), which indicates these goods are subject to specific proclamations made under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, or trade agreements.
Unlike the primary HTS chapters which classify goods based on their inherent physical characteristics, materials, or end-use (e.g., Chapter 01 for live animals), category 9903.02.17 is a temporal and politically driven classification. It signifies a modification to normal tariff rules, often imposing quotas or additional duties on specific products from a designated country, in this case, Ecuador. The broad scope of "articles the product of Ecuador" suggests that a wide range of goods could potentially fall under this provision, provided they meet the specific conditions outlined in the associated U.S. notes and proclamations.
Crucially, this is a leaf node, meaning it does not have further subcategories. All classification guidance and exceptions are detailed within its description and accompanying notes. Importers must pay close attention to the specific dates and exceptions mentioned, such as the transit provisions and exclusions for products covered by other headings (9903.01.30-9903.01.33) or exceptions provided for in 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01. These precise conditions determine whether goods from Ecuador are subject to the restrictions imposed by 9903.02.17.