9903.02.41 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Moldova, 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 + 25% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS code, 9903.02.41, pertains to specific temporary modifications and additional import restrictions applied to articles originating from Moldova. It is crucial to note that this classification is not based on the inherent physical characteristics of the goods themselves, but rather on their origin and the specific legislative provisions in effect at the time of import. The code serves as an exclusion within a broader set of temporary measures, indicating that certain Moldovan products may be subject to these provisions unless they meet strict transit and entry deadlines.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, which typically cover distinct product categories like live animals or agricultural commodities, is straightforward. While siblings are defined by the nature of the goods themselves, 9903.02.41 is purely a procedural and origin-based classification. It does not define what a "product of Moldova" is in terms of its manufacturing or composition, but rather how such products are treated under specific trade legislation. The context provided by the parent categories, Section XXII and Chapter 99, highlights that these are temporary measures and legislative exceptions designed to manage trade flows and implement policy objectives.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no subcategories to introduce. The classification is specific and final. Therefore, successful classification under 9903.02.41 relies entirely on verifying the origin of the goods as Moldova and ensuring compliance with the precise dates and conditions outlined in the description. Importers must meticulously document the transit and entry timing to determine if their Moldovan-origin goods fall under this specific exclusion or are subject to other applicable duties or restrictions.