9903.02.53 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 the Philippines, 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 + 19% |
| Special Rate of Duty | 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
This HTS classification, 9903.02.53, pertains to specific temporary modifications and restrictions on articles originating from the Philippines. It is crucial to note that this classification is subject to a defined effective period, with exclusions for goods loaded and in transit before specific dates in August and October 2025, and further exceptions for products covered by headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and as provided for in headings 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01. The core requirement for classification under this provision is that the articles must be the product of the Philippines, as further defined by subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter.
As a temporary provision within Section XXII, Chapter 99, this category functions distinctly from the foundational product-based classifications found in earlier chapters, such as Chapter 01 which covers live animals. Siblings to this category would typically be other temporary modifications or restrictions, likely also within Chapter 99, addressing different products, countries of origin, or specific policy objectives. The detailed exceptions and time-sensitive nature of this provision highlight its role as a mechanism for managing specific trade flows under special legislation.
Since 9903.02.53 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is highly specific and depends entirely on meeting all the stated conditions: the origin of the goods (Philippines), their status relative to the specified dates for loading and entry, and their exclusion from other referenced temporary modification headings. Trade professionals must carefully review the precise wording and effective dates associated with this provision to ensure correct application.