9903.02.33 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Laos, 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 + 40% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 40% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9903.02.33, specifically addresses articles originating from Laos that are subject to temporary import restrictions or modifications. These provisions are enacted under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, and are detailed within the Special Classification Provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The classification hinges on the origin of the goods being Laos and their applicability to the specific temporary measures outlined, which include defined timeframes for loading and entry.
Unlike sibling categories that classify goods based on their inherent product type (e.g., live animals in Chapter 01), this category is defined by regulatory status and origin. It serves as a mechanism to control or monitor imports of certain Lao products for reasons outlined in trade policy, rather than by the typical commodity classification found in earlier chapters. The primary distinguishing factor is the combination of origin (Laos) and the applicability of specific temporary import measures.
As a leaf node within its specific section, HTS 9903.02.33 does not have further subcategories. Its function is to precisely identify and apply the detailed, time-sensitive conditions and exceptions associated with the temporary import restrictions for these Lao products. Classification under this code requires careful verification of the product's origin and adherence to the specified entry and transit dates, as well as ensuring it does not fall under any of the excluded or exception headings referenced in its description.