9903.81.95 - Products of iron or steel of the United Kingdom provided for in the tariff headings or subheadings enumerated in subdivision (q) 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 (Column 1 - General) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This classification, HTS Code 9903.81.95, pertains to specific products of iron or steel that originate from the United Kingdom. Crucially, these goods must meet stringent requirements to qualify. They must be provided for within particular tariff headings or subheadings as enumerated in subdivision (q) of note 16 to this subchapter. Furthermore, a key eligibility criterion is that these iron or steel products must have been admitted to a U.S. foreign trade zone under "privileged foreign status" as defined by 19 CFR 146.41, and this admission must have occurred prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings within the broad HTS system is essential. While other HTS codes may cover general iron and steel products (found in Chapters 72 and 73, for example), this specific classification is a temporary measure for goods with a particular origin (United Kingdom), subject to specific trade agreement provisions, and having undergone a distinct customs treatment (privileged foreign status in a FTZ by a specific date). It is not a classification based solely on the physical characteristics or general material of the goods, but rather on a combination of origin, specific prior tariff provisions, and a defined customs admission status within a limited timeframe.
As a leaf node within the HTS database, HTS Code 9903.81.95 does not have further subcategories. This indicates that all conditions outlined in its description must be met for a product to be classified under this specific code. Therefore, for classification purposes, meticulous attention must be paid to verifying the product's origin, confirming its original tariff classification, and ensuring it was admitted to a U.S. foreign trade zone under privileged foreign status before the specified date and time.