9903.02.71 - 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on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33, and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 Zimbabwe, 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, 9903.02.71, falls under Temporary Legislation and Special Provisions within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, specifically addressing certain articles originating from Zimbabwe. The primary purpose of this classification is to implement temporary import restrictions or modifications as proclaimed under trade agreement legislation or Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The goods covered are specifically those products from Zimbabwe that meet the detailed criteria outlined in the description, including strict timeframes for loading, transit, and entry into consumption or withdrawal from warehouse.
Unlike the sibling categories, which typically classify goods based on their inherent nature, origin (though this node also specifies origin), and intended use across broad product sectors (e.g., live animals, agricultural products), 9903.02.71 is a temporary legislative provision. Its existence and applicability are dictated by specific policy decisions and time-sensitive proclamations, rather than by the fundamental characteristics of the goods themselves. It serves as an overlay on the standard tariff classification, imposing additional requirements or limitations on particular imports based on geopolitical or economic considerations.
As a leaf node, HTS code 9903.02.71 does not have further subcategories. This means that any goods meeting the description are classified directly under this specific code. The precise application of this provision relies heavily on adhering to the defined dates and the exclusion criteria mentioned, such as products described in headings 9903.01.30-9903.01.33 and the exception provided for in heading 9903.02.01. Careful attention to these temporal and exclusionary details is paramount for correct classification.