9903.02.46 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 New Zealand, 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 code, 9903.02.46, designates specific temporary modifications to import restrictions for articles originating from New Zealand. It is important to note that these provisions are subject to strict temporal limitations, applying only to goods loaded onto a vessel before a specific date and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse before another, later date. Furthermore, this classification is further refined by exclusions and exceptions outlined in related subheadings, specifically excluding products covered by 9903.01.30-9903.01.33 and taking into account provisions within 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01.
As a temporary legislation code within Section XXII, Chapter 99, this category stands apart from the core product classifications (e.g., headings 0101 through 0105) which denote specific types of live animals. While sibling categories might represent other goods subject to temporary modifications or specific import restrictions, 9903.02.46 is specifically tied to articles from New Zealand and operates under a distinct set of proclamations and legislations, including Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
Since this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 9903.02.46 hinges entirely on meeting the stringent criteria outlined in its description, namely the origin of the goods (New Zealand) and adherence to the specific date parameters and exceptions for consumption or withdrawal from warehouse. Importers must meticulously verify that the goods in question are indeed products of New Zealand and that all stipulated timeframes and exclusions are satisfied to ensure accurate classification and compliance.