9903.02.34 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Lesotho, 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
HTS 9903.02.34 categorizes specific articles originating from Lesotho that are subject to temporary import restrictions under U.S. trade legislation. These restrictions, primarily imposed under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, are detailed with precise temporal limitations. For goods to fall under this classification, they must meet specific criteria regarding their loading and entry dates, with exceptions noted for products already in transit or those specifically excluded or provided for in other headings within this chapter. The classification is therefore highly dependent on the precise timing of shipment and entry, and the country of origin.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, which represent a broad spectrum of goods from live animals to manufactured products, HTS 9903.02.34 is entirely focused on temporary trade measures for goods from a single, specific country (Lesotho). Unlike the general merchandise headings that comprise the majority of the HTS, this code is part of Chapter 99, which is dedicated to temporary legislation, modifications, and additional import restrictions. The specific sub-note references (e.g., subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter) further narrow the scope to products that would otherwise be classified under different headings but are subject to these exceptional provisions.
As HTS 9903.02.34 is a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level, with all defining characteristics provided by the code's description and associated U.S. notes. Importers must meticulously verify that their Lesotho-origin goods meet all the stipulated temporal requirements and any explicit exclusions or inclusions detailed within the relevant U.S. notes to ensure accurate classification and compliance with these temporary import restrictions.