9903.02.45 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Nauru, 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 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 15% |
| Special Rate of Duty | 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 code, 9903.02.45, pertains to specific temporary import restrictions related to articles originating from Nauru. It is an exceptional provision within Section XXII of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, specifically addressing modifications under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The core of this classification is the imposition of a duty or restriction on goods from Nauru that meet defined criteria, overriding the standard tariff treatments that would otherwise apply.
Unlike the broad product categories found in earlier chapters of the HTS (such as Chapter 01 covering live animals), this code operates as a temporary modification, introducing a layer of specificity for goods from a particular country of origin and under defined temporal conditions. The exceptions and conditions outlined in the description, including specific dates and referenced subheadings, are crucial for determining applicability. The intention is to manage or restrict the import of Nauruan goods under specific policy objectives, distinct from the general classification of goods based on their inherent nature or function.
As a leaf node, HTS code 9903.02.45 does not have further subcategories. Classification under this heading is therefore a direct determination based on whether imported articles meet all the stipulated criteria: being a product of Nauru, falling outside the specified transit and entry dates, and not being covered by the exclusions or exceptions mentioned in the referenced headings (9903.01.30-9903.01.33, 9903.01.34, and 9903.02.01). Importers must meticulously review these conditions to ensure accurate compliance and correct duty assessment.