9903.02.22 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Fiji, 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 category, 9903.02.22, pertains to specific articles originating from Fiji. Its application is governed by a set of temporal restrictions and exceptions, indicating a temporary modification or restriction on the import of these Fijian products. The classification is not based on the inherent physical characteristics or material composition of the goods themselves, but rather on their country of origin (Fiji) and adherence to specific conditions outlined in the accompanying notes and related headings within Section XXII. This includes a critical time-sensitive element for goods in transit and those entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse, as well as exclusions for products falling under other specific temporary measures.
Unlike the preceding HTS chapters that classify goods by their inherent nature (e.g., live animals in Chapter 01), this category falls under temporary legislation and special provisions. Therefore, it does not directly compete with sibling categories that deal with the classification of commodities like live animals, dairy products, or grains. Instead, its relevance is tied to specific trade policy actions or agreements that impose additional import restrictions or conditions on goods from particular origins, such as Fiji, during defined periods.
As a leaf node, HTS category 9903.02.22 does not have further subcategories. Its detailed classification criteria are entirely contained within the explicit notes and provisos attached to it. Therefore, importers must carefully review the specific dates, exclusions (such as products under headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33), and any further exceptions provided for in headings 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01 to determine eligibility and correct entry. The classification hinges on satisfying all these conditions, particularly the timing of shipment and entry into the customs territory.