9903.02.70 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Zambia, 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 classification, 9903.02.70, pertains to specific articles originating from Zambia that are subject to temporary import restrictions and modifications. These provisions are enacted under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, and are detailed within the Special Classification Provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The core of this classification lies in its application to goods from Zambia, subject to explicit time-sensitive conditions and exceptions outlined in the description.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling HTS codes, which generally cover live animals, is crucial. While those codes classify based on the type of live animal, 9903.02.70 is not about the inherent nature of the goods themselves but rather their origin (Zambia) and their treatment under temporary trade legislation. The extensive date and exception clauses within the description are the primary differentiating factors, indicating that this code applies to a very specific set of circumstances for goods from Zambia, rather than a broad category of product type.
As this HTS code is a leaf node, it does not have subcategories. Therefore, the classification of goods under 9903.02.70 relies heavily on the precise adherence to the conditions stipulated in its description, particularly the transit and entry dates, and the explicitly referenced exclusions and exceptions found in other related temporary legislation codes. Importers must meticulously verify that their Zambian-origin goods meet all temporal requirements and are not covered by any of the enumerated exceptions to qualify for this specific classification.