9903.02.35 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Libya, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

This HTS category, 9903.02.35, pertains to a very specific and temporary restriction on the importation of articles that are products of Libya. It is crucial to note that this classification is not based on the inherent nature or origin of the goods themselves, but rather on a policy-driven restriction. The primary distinguishing factor of this category is its explicit focus on products from Libya, as delineated by a specific subdivision within the U.S. Notes to the relevant subchapter. This distinguishes it from other HTS codes that might classify goods based on commodity, material, or broader geographical origin without such a direct and temporary import prohibition.

The existence of extensive temporal limitations and exceptions within the description for 9903.02.35 highlights its nature as a temporary measure, likely enacted under specific trade or foreign policy directives. These conditions, including specific dates and times for loading, transit, and entry, as well as exclusions for certain other temporary tariff provisions, are critical for determining the applicability of this classification. Unlike the primary HTS chapters which classify goods for statistical and duty assessment purposes based on their inherent characteristics, this chapter and specific code are primarily for enforcing import prohibitions or restrictions.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories that subdivide this specific restriction. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the precise fulfillment of all conditions outlined in the description. Importers must carefully verify the origin of their goods from Libya and meticulously adhere to the stated temporal parameters to ensure compliance, as misclassification could lead to significant penalties. The exceptions provided for in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33 and 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01 further underscore the complex, multi-layered nature of these temporary trade measures.