9903.88.60 - Effective with respect to entries on or after October 2, 2020, and through December 31, 2020, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(mmm) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative

This HTS code, 9903.88.60, falls under Chapter 99, which designates temporary legislation and modifications. Specifically, it addresses articles that are the product of China and were subject to specific exclusion provisions by the U.S. Trade Representative. This classification was effective for entries made between October 2, 2020, and December 31, 2020. The key criteria for classification under this code are the origin of the goods (China), their status as excluded articles through a formal U.S. Trade Representative exclusion process, and the specific time period of entry.

Unlike the broad product categories found in Chapters 1 through 97, which classify goods based on their inherent physical characteristics, material composition, or intended use, this Chapter 99 provision is purely a temporary legislative measure. It does not describe specific types of merchandise but rather a targeted import restriction and its associated classification for a defined period. Therefore, its "siblings" at the most granular level of Chapter 99 are other temporary tariff provisions, which also represent unique, time-bound legislative interventions, rather than distinct product categories like live animals or manufactured goods.

As a leaf node, HTS code 9903.88.60 has no further subcategories. This means that any article meeting the precise criteria of being a Chinese-origin product, covered by a specific U.S. Trade Representative exclusion granted during the specified timeframe, is directly classified under this code. There are no further subdivisions to consider for items falling within this particular temporary exclusion.