9903.02.30 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Japan, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision terminated. See 90 Fed. Reg. 44638]
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, 9903.02.30, falls under Section XXII and Chapter 99, which are designated for temporary legislation, modifications, and additional import restrictions. Specifically, this code addresses a temporary restriction on articles originating from Japan. The description outlines a precise window of time during which the restriction is in effect, with exceptions for goods already in transit or entered for consumption before specific dates and times. It also excludes products covered by other specific temporary codes within the 9903 series, namely 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and notes further exceptions provided in 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01.
This classification is distinct from the standard commodity chapters (e.g., Chapters 01-98) which classify goods based on their inherent nature, material, or function. Instead, 9903.02.30 represents a temporary modification or restriction imposed on a specific set of goods based on their country of origin (Japan) and within a defined temporal framework, overriding their usual classification. It functions as an overlay to other potential classifications, indicating a special regulatory status rather than defining the product itself.
As a leaf node within the HTS database, 9903.02.30 has no further subcategories. Its classification is determined by its precise adherence to the outlined conditions: the article must be a product of Japan, and its entry into the U.S. must fall within the specified dates and times, taking into account the listed exclusions and exceptions. This detailed set of criteria signifies that the application of this code is highly specific and requires careful examination of the shipment's timing and compliance with the referenced related provisions.