9903.02.59 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Syria, 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 + 41% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 41% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9903.02.59, pertains to articles originating from Syria, subject to specific temporary import restrictions. It is designed to address goods that fall under the purview of U.S. Note 2, subdivision (v), within Section XXII of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which deals with special classification provisions and temporary legislation. The scope of this classification is narrowly defined, focusing on products from Syria that are not otherwise exempted by the detailed conditions outlined in the description, such as goods in transit or specific product categories referenced in other temporary legislation headings.
This category is distinguished from its sibling categories, which generally cover a vast array of goods across numerous chapters of the HTS (e.g., live animals in Chapter 01). Unlike the broad product coverage of most HTS chapters, 9903.02.59 operates as a specific, temporary modification, imposing restrictions on Syrian-origin goods. Its placement within Chapter 99 signifies its role as a temporary legislative measure rather than a permanent product classification.
As this node is a leaf node, it does not have further subcategories. The classification relies entirely on meeting the conditions specified in the description, including the origin of the goods (Syria) and adherence to the temporal and product-specific exceptions provided. Therefore, proper classification requires a thorough review of the import date, the transit status of the goods, and verification that the articles are not among those explicitly excluded by other temporary legislation headings referenced within this provision.