9903.88.59 - Effective with respect to entries on or after September 20, 2020, and through December 31, 2020, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(lll) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative

This HTS classification, 9903.88.59, falls under the "Temporary Legislation" chapter and specifically addresses articles originating from China that were subject to exclusion from certain trade measures. These are not goods classified by their physical characteristics or intended use in the traditional sense, but rather by their status within specific U.S. trade policy actions. The defining characteristic is that these are products from China for which an exclusion was formally granted by the U.S. Trade Representative.

Unlike the broad range of sibling categories, which classify goods based on their inherent nature (e.g., live animals, agricultural products, manufactured items), this node's scope is entirely dictated by temporary trade policy and specific exclusions. It does not represent a particular type of merchandise but rather a designation for certain Chinese goods that, despite potentially falling under other tariff headings, are subject to these temporary provisions. The classification hinges on whether an exclusion was granted and the specific timeframe of the entry.

As a leaf node, HTS 9903.88.59 has no further subdivisions. This indicates that the classification is highly specific, and any goods meeting the criteria of being a product of China, entered between September 20, 2020, and December 31, 2020, and covered by a U.S. Trade Representative exclusion granted under U.S. note 20(lll) to the subchapter, will fall directly into this code. Understanding the details of U.S. note 20(lll) and the specific exclusion granted is therefore paramount for correct classification under this temporary provision.