9903.02.37 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Madagascar, 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
This HTS classification, 9903.02.37, pertains to specific articles originating from Madagascar. These goods are subject to temporary modifications and potential additional import restrictions proclaimed under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended. The scope of this classification is narrowly defined by specific dates for goods in transit and entry, and it explicitly excludes certain products covered by related headings within the 9903 chapter, such as those described in 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and further provides exceptions under 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling categories, which typically cover live animals like horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry, is crucial. Those sibling categories are part of the standard tariff schedule for general goods. In contrast, 9903.02.37 falls under Section XXII, "Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation," indicating it addresses unique trade policy measures rather than standard product classifications. The primary defining characteristic of goods under 9903.02.37 is their origin from Madagascar and their adherence to the specific date-driven conditions and exclusions outlined within its detailed description.
As this node is a leaf node, there are no subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification of goods under 9903.02.37 hinges entirely on meeting the explicit criteria of origin (Madagascar), the temporary date ranges for transit and entry, and ensuring the product is not among those excluded by other specific temporary legislation within Chapter 99. Importers must carefully review the precise wording of the description and any applicable U.S. notes to ensure correct classification.