9903.02.25 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Iceland, 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 classification, 9903.02.25, pertains to specific temporary modifications and restrictions on the importation of articles originating from Iceland. It is crucial to note the precise temporal and conditional exclusions outlined within its description, which exempt goods already in transit or those meeting specific entry deadlines from these provisions. Furthermore, this heading excludes products already classified under headings 9903.01.30 through 9903.01.33 and those covered by headings 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01, signifying a highly targeted application.
This category operates within Section XXII of the HTS, which deals with special provisions, temporary legislation, and modifications enacted under trade agreements or specific legislative actions like Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Unlike the broad commodity classifications found in earlier chapters (e.g., Chapter 1 for live animals), 9903.02.25 is a highly specific, temporary tariff code. Its existence and detailed conditions are directly tied to unique policy measures affecting Icelandic imports, rather than the inherent nature of the goods themselves, distinguishing it significantly from the majority of HTS classifications which are based on product categories.
As a leaf node, HTS 9903.02.25 does not have further subdivisions. Its classification is determined solely by adherence to the precise conditions and exclusions stipulated in its description. Importers must meticulously verify that the goods in question are indeed products of Iceland and that they either fall within the temporal windows of the exceptions or are not subject to the exclusions provided by other related 9903 headings. Failure to meet these exact criteria would result in the merchandise being subject to the temporary modifications or restrictions intended by this provision.