9903.02.67 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Vanuatu, 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 + 15% |
| Special Rate of Duty | 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 classification, 9903.02.67, designates specific articles originating from Vanuatu. It falls under Section XXII, "Special Classification Provisions," and Chapter 99, which encompasses temporary legislation and modifications. This particular code applies to goods from Vanuatu, with certain exceptions and time-sensitive conditions, as further detailed in the official U.S. Note 2, subdivision (v) of this subchapter. The classification is critically dependent on the origin of the goods being Vanuatu and adherence to the stipulated entry and transit timelines.
Distinguishing this code from its "sibling" categories is primarily based on the geographical origin of the goods and the specific, often temporary, trade provisions that govern their importation. While sibling categories at the Chapter 99 level might cover other temporary restrictions or special provisions for different origins or types of goods, 9903.02.67 is narrowly tailored to products from Vanuatu, subject to the detailed exclusions and dates mentioned in its description. It does not classify goods based on their inherent physical characteristics, material composition, or primary use, as is typical for many other HTS chapters, but rather on their origin and the specific regulatory environment in place.
As this classification node is a leaf node, it does not have subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes under 9903.02.67 is on ensuring that the imported articles are indeed products of Vanuatu and that all the temporal and exclusionary conditions outlined in the description are met. This includes verifying that the goods were loaded onto a vessel before the specified date and time and entered for consumption within the designated window, while also ensuring they are not among the explicitly excluded products listed in related headings.