9903.88.01 - Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [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 plus 25% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9903.88.01, encompasses a broad range of articles that are the direct product of China. It serves as a general provision for Chinese-origin goods that are subject to additional import restrictions under U.S. trade legislation, specifically referencing U.S. Note 20(a) and 20(b) to this subchapter. The intention of this classification is to capture Chinese goods that fall under these specific trade measures, excluding those explicitly listed in subsequent, more granular subheadings within Chapter 99.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike the primary chapters of the HTS (e.g., Chapters 01 through 98) which classify goods based on their inherent nature, materials, and function (such as live animals in Chapter 01), HTS Chapter 99 is dedicated to temporary legislation and modifications. Therefore, 9903.88.01 does not define a product by its physical attributes but rather by its origin and its status under specific trade policy measures. Its siblings within Chapter 99 would typically relate to different sets of goods or different exclusion criteria under the same trade legislation.
As HTS code 9903.88.01 is a leaf node, it has no subcategories. This means that any product falling under this general description of Chinese origin subject to these specific trade provisions will be classified directly here, unless it is explicitly exempted by one of the referenced exclusion headings. The practical application for importers involves a careful review of the goods' country of origin and a thorough examination of U.S. Note 20 to determine if any of the specific exceptions apply. If no exceptions are met, the goods would be classified under this general provision.