9903.88.45 - Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(xx) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 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, 9903.88.45, specifically designates articles that are the product of the People's Republic of China and have been granted an exclusion by the U.S. Trade Representative. This classification is operative under U.S. Note 20(xx) to the subchapter and signifies that the goods, despite otherwise potentially being subject to specific trade restrictions or tariffs on Chinese origin goods, are permitted entry under the terms of an individual exclusion.
Unlike the preceding sibling categories which detail classifications for live animals (e.g., horses, bovine, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry), this category falls under Section XXII, which pertains to Special Classification Provisions and Temporary Legislation. This fundamental difference in chapter assignment underscores that 9903.88.45 is not about the inherent nature or origin of a commodity in the traditional sense, but rather an administrative provision enacted for specific trade policy management.
As a leaf node within the HTS, HTS Code 9903.88.45 does not possess further subcategories. Its function is to act as a final designation for a particular set of goods that meet the criteria of being Chinese origin and possessing an active exclusion. Therefore, practical classification for this code hinges entirely on verifying the product's origin and the existence and validity of the U.S. Trade Representative's exclusion granted to the importer.