9903.02.69 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Vietnam, 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 + 20% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 20% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 9903.02.69 falls under Section XXII, specifically Chapter 99, which pertains to Temporary Legislation and Modifications. This category is designated for articles that are products of Vietnam and are subject to specific, time-sensitive import restrictions. The detailed description indicates that these restrictions are proclaimed pursuant to Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, and are subject to precise cut-off dates for loading and entry. Crucially, this classification excludes certain products already covered by other temporary measures, as outlined by the referenced subheadings.
Unlike the broader, product-specific headings found at the beginning of the HTS (e.g., Chapter 01 for live animals), 9903.02.69 is a provision for temporary trade policy measures rather than a primary classification of goods based on their inherent nature. While siblings within Chapter 99 might address other temporary restrictions or trade agreement-related modifications, this specific code targets Vietnamese products under particular Section 22 proclamations with defined temporal parameters. It serves as an overlay to the standard HTS classification, imposing additional duties or restrictions on specific goods from Vietnam during a stipulated period.
As a leaf node, HTS code 9903.02.69 does not have further subcategories. Its classification is determined by whether the imported article meets all the criteria outlined in its description: being a product of Vietnam, not falling under the explicitly excluded headings, and adhering to the specified dates for loading and entry. Importers must carefully review the dates and the exclusions referenced to ensure correct compliance and avoid misclassification under this temporary measure.