9903.02.43 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Myanmar (Burma), 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, 9903.02.43, pertains to specific import restrictions on articles originating from Myanmar (Burma). It falls under the broader umbrella of Temporary Legislation and Additional Import Restrictions, indicating that these are not standard tariff classifications but rather specific measures imposed for trade policy reasons. The core of this classification applies to products from Myanmar, with several important exceptions and conditions outlined in the description, including specific dates and exclusions for certain other temporary measures.
Unlike the harmonized goods classifications found in chapters 01 through 98, which categorize products based on their inherent nature, material, or function (e.g., live animals, machinery, textiles), this section 99 classification deals with the *policy* surrounding imports rather than the *type* of goods themselves. Therefore, it does not have siblings in the traditional sense of categorizing similar types of products. Instead, other categories within Chapter 99 would also represent various temporary trade measures, quotas, or restrictions, each with its own distinct set of conditions and scope.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9903.02.43 is determined by whether a specific article meets the origin criteria (product of Myanmar) and is not covered by the detailed exceptions and conditions regarding transit dates, warehouse withdrawals, or other overlapping temporary measures referenced in the description. This requires careful review of the product's origin and the timing of its shipment and entry into the United States.