9903.02.51 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Pakistan, 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 + 19% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 19% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 9903.02.51 specifically addresses a temporary modification concerning the import of articles originating from Pakistan. This classification is part of Section XXII, which deals with special classification provisions, temporary legislation, and additional import restrictions. The overarching context is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, the system used globally to classify traded goods for customs purposes. This particular code imposes specific conditions and exceptions related to the timing of loading and entry for consumption of these Pakistani goods.
Distinguishing 9903.02.51 from its sibling categories at the chapter 99 level is crucial. While other codes within Chapter 99 might represent various temporary trade measures, quotas, or trade agreement-related restrictions, 9903.02.51 is unique in its focus on a specific country of origin (Pakistan) and its detailed, date-sensitive exceptions. It is not related to the classification of specific product types (like live animals in Chapter 01) but rather to the application of special import rules triggered by trade policy and international agreements.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories beneath 9903.02.51. Therefore, the practical application of this classification relies entirely on meticulously adhering to the stated exceptions. Importers must confirm that the goods are indeed products of Pakistan and verify that they meet the specific criteria regarding the loading date (before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025) and the entry for consumption or warehouse withdrawal date (before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025). Furthermore, importers must ensure the articles are not among those excluded by headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33 or covered by the provisions of 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01.