9903.85.15 - Except as provided in heading 9903.85.09, 9903.85.68 or 9903.85.70, derivative aluminum products, provided for in the tariff provisions enumerated in subdivision (s) of note 19 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 + a duty of 25% upon the value of the aluminum content |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 25% upon the value of the aluminum content |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 25% upon the value of the aluminum content. |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9903.85.15, pertains to specific derivative aluminum products that are subject to special import provisions. It functions as a temporary modification or additional restriction, as indicated by its placement within Chapter 99. The description explicitly excludes certain other derivative aluminum products, highlighting the need to consult related provisions such as 9903.85.09, 9903.85.68, or 9903.85.70, as well as subdivision (s) of note 19 to this subchapter, for a complete understanding of covered items. These classifications are not based on the inherent physical characteristics of raw aluminum but rather on its processed forms and the specific trade or legislative context surrounding their importation.
Unlike sibling categories in Chapter 01, which classify live animals, this category falls under the Special Classification Provisions. It does not deal with live animals, agricultural products, or general manufactured goods found in earlier chapters. Instead, it signifies a specialized regulatory treatment for particular aluminum derivatives, likely implemented due to trade policy, national security, or other specific legislative mandates. The classification is driven by the product's derivation from aluminum and its status under temporary or additional import restrictions, rather than by its primary material composition alone.
As a leaf node, HTS 9903.85.15 does not have further subdivisions. This means that any product meeting the criteria described by this code will be classified directly under it. Classification relies heavily on carefully examining the specific trade notices, proclamations, and the detailed exclusions and inclusions mentioned within the governing notes and related HTS codes. Importers must verify that their derivative aluminum product is not listed within the specified exclusions (9903.85.09, 9903.85.68, or 9903.85.70) and that it falls under the scope of note 19(s) to ensure correct classification and compliance.