9903.02.56 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 South Korea, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

This HTS category, 9903.02.56, pertains to a specific set of articles originating from South Korea that are subject to temporary modifications under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. It is crucial to note that this classification is not based on the inherent physical characteristics or primary function of the goods themselves, but rather on legislative proclamations and their specific import timing. The broad scope of Chapter 99 indicates temporary provisions that can override standard tariff classifications for specified periods.

This category is distinct from the numerous product-specific headings found at lower levels of the HTS. Unlike classifications for live animals (e.g., 0101, 0102) or other agricultural products that are defined by their biological nature or agricultural category, 9903.02.56 is a temporary legislative measure. Its applicability is strictly governed by the dates of loading, transit, and entry for consumption, as well as exclusions detailed in other specific 9903 subheadings.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Its practical application hinges entirely on meticulously adhering to the temporal restrictions and exclusion clauses outlined in its description. Importers must verify that their South Korean goods fall within the defined timeframe and are not otherwise exempted by the referenced sibling or parent categories within the 9903 series, or the general exclusions specified.