9903.81.93 - Except as provided in headings 9903.81.91 or 9903.81.92, derivative products of iron or steel, as specified in subdivisions (l) and (m) of note 16 to this subchapter, admitted to a U.S. foreign trade zone under ‘‘privileged foreign status’’ as defined by 19 CFR 146.41, prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025.
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 50%. |
| Special Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 50%. |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 50% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9903.81.93, applies to specific derivative products of iron or steel that meet stringent admission requirements. These products must have been admitted to a U.S. foreign trade zone under "privileged foreign status" as defined in 19 CFR 146.41, and crucially, this admission must have occurred prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025. The scope of these derivative iron or steel products is further defined by subdivisions (l) and (m) of note 16 to this subchapter, which would require further consultation for precise product identification.
This specific classification is part of Chapter 99, which houses temporary legislation and modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Unlike the primary HTS chapters that classify goods based on their inherent physical characteristics and intended use (e.g., Chapter 72 for iron and steel products), this category addresses a temporary, condition-based tariff treatment. The existence of related codes like 9903.81.91 and 9903.81.92 indicates that other, potentially earlier or differently defined, temporary provisions for similar goods may exist, necessitating careful review of the exact admission dates and status requirements for accurate classification.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 9903.81.93 lies solely on verifying that the derivative iron or steel product in question meets all the specified criteria, particularly the admission date and privileged foreign status within a U.S. foreign trade zone. It is essential for importers to have documentation confirming these specific conditions to correctly apply this temporary tariff provision.