9903.02.63 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Tunisia, 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 + 25% |
| Special Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS Code 9903.02.63 represents a temporary modification to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, specifically addressing articles that are the product of Tunisia. This classification is applicable under Section XXII of the HTS, which covers Special Classification Provisions, Temporary Legislation, and temporary modifications proclaimed pursuant to trade agreements or Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The scope of this provision is further defined by specific date limitations and exclusions related to other temporary measures, such as those found in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33 and 9903.01.34.
This specific classification is distinct from the broad range of agricultural and other goods that populate the earlier chapters of the HTS (e.g., Chapter 01 for live animals). While those categories classify goods based on inherent physical characteristics and primary use, 9903.02.63 focuses on the origin (Tunisia) and the application of temporary trade measures. Its placement within Chapter 99 signifies its role as a temporary adjustment to import duties or restrictions, rather than a permanent classification based on the nature of the product itself.
As a leaf node within the HTS database, HTS Code 9903.02.63 does not have subcategories. Therefore, classification under this code requires a precise determination that the imported articles meet all the stipulated conditions: being a product of Tunisia, falling within the specified timeframes for loading and entry, and not being subject to any of the explicitly excluded headings or provisions. Importers must carefully review the specific dates and exceptions outlined in the description to ensure correct application.