9903.02.62 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Trinidad and Tobago, 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 + 15% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | 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 code, 9903.02.62, falls under temporary legislation and special provisions, specifically addressing certain import restrictions. It covers articles that are the product of Trinidad and Tobago, subject to specific temporal and product exclusions outlined within its extensive description. The classification is tied to exceptions and modifications proclaimed under trade agreements legislation and additional import restrictions enacted pursuant to Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
Unlike the preceding sibling categories (which typically classify live animals like horses, bovine, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry), this node does not deal with the general classification of goods based on their inherent physical characteristics or species. Instead, it introduces a layer of specific import controls and potential duties or limitations applicable to goods from a particular country of origin (Trinidad and Tobago) under exceptional circumstances and for defined periods.
As this is a leaf node within its chapter, there are no further subcategories to explore under 9903.02.62. The entire scope of this classification is contained within the detailed exceptions and conditions specified in its description. Therefore, accurate classification under this code hinges on meticulously verifying if the imported article meets all the stated criteria, including its origin, the specific timeframe of transit and entry, and whether it is excluded by other referenced headings.