9903.88.62 - Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2021, and through November 30, 2021, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(ooo) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative

This HTS code, 9903.88.62, specifically addresses articles originating from China that were granted an exclusion by the U.S. Trade Representative. This classification applies to goods entered between January 1, 2021, and November 30, 2021, as detailed under U.S. note 20(ooo) to this subchapter. It represents a temporary modification to import duties, often a result of specific trade policy actions.

Unlike the preceding categories which classify goods based on their inherent nature, material, or intended use (e.g., live animals), HTS code 9903.88.62 functions as a specific duty provision within Chapter 99, which is reserved for temporary legislation and modifications. Therefore, its distinction lies not in the physical characteristics of the goods themselves, but in their origin, the specific exclusion granted, and the limited time frame for which this provision is active.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is dependent on the official documentation confirming the product's origin from China and the valid exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative within the specified entry period. Importers must ensure they have the necessary documentation to support this classification, as it represents a deviation from standard tariff treatment for goods from China.