9903.88.06 - Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(i) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative

HTS Code 9903.88.06 is a specific classification within the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule that applies to certain articles originating from China. This category is designated for goods that have been granted an exclusion by the U.S. Trade Representative, as outlined in U.S. Note 20(i) to this subchapter. These exclusions signify that, despite being products of China, these particular items are temporarily exempted from certain additional tariffs or restrictions that might otherwise apply.

Unlike other sibling categories at this level, which typically represent broad categories of goods (e.g., live animals, agricultural products), 9903.88.06 is a highly specialized provision. It does not classify goods based on their inherent physical characteristics, material composition, or end-use. Instead, its defining characteristic is the specific administrative action (an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative) that has been applied to it. Therefore, to classify an item under this code, one must confirm that it meets the criteria for such an exclusion.

As HTS Code 9903.88.06 is a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. This means that any article qualifying for this classification is directly assigned to it, without further subdivision within this particular code. The determination for classification rests solely on the existence and validity of the U.S. Trade Representative's exclusion for that specific article.