9903.02.48 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Nigeria, 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 classification, 9903.02.48, pertains to specific articles originating from Nigeria that are subject to temporary import restrictions. These restrictions are enacted under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act and related trade agreement legislation, as detailed within the Chapter 99 provisions. The goods covered are explicitly identified as products of Nigeria, with certain exceptions and time-sensitive conditions outlined in the accompanying legal notes.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling entries, which typically cover a broad range of agricultural and manufactured goods under standard HTS chapters, is crucial. While siblings represent the general tariff classifications for various commodities, 9903.02.48 represents a **temporary modification** to these classifications, imposing additional import limitations or requirements on a particular set of Nigerian goods. The specific nature of these limitations, including effective dates and exceptions for goods already in transit or covered by other temporary provisions, is a defining characteristic of this code.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9903.02.48 requires careful attention to the precise wording of the description, particularly the exceptions and conditions related to the date of loading, transit, and entry for consumption. Importers must verify that the goods meet all specified criteria to ensure compliance with these temporary trade measures.