9903.88.64 - 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(qqq) 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
HTS Code 9903.88.64 specifically designates articles originating from China that were subject to temporary import restrictions and subsequently granted an exclusion by the U.S. Trade Representative. This classification applies only to goods that fall under U.S. Note 20(qqq) of the relevant subchapter, and critically, only for entries made between January 1, 2021, and November 30, 2021. The core criteria for this classification are the country of origin (China), the specific exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative, and the defined entry period.
This category is distinct from other HTS codes within Chapter 99, which generally deal with temporary legislation and trade agreement modifications. Unlike the primary chapters of the HTS that classify goods based on their inherent physical characteristics, materials, or intended use (such as live animals or manufactured goods found in Chapters 1 through 97), HTS 9903.88.64 is a temporary modification provision. It operates as an overlay, impacting the tariff treatment of specific goods that would otherwise be classified under other HTS codes, based on policy-driven exclusions rather than intrinsic product attributes.
As a leaf node, HTS Code 9903.88.64 does not have further subdivisions. Its coverage is precise and limited to the specific conditions outlined in its description. Therefore, classification under this code hinges entirely on verifying that an article meets all the stipulated requirements: being a product of China, covered by U.S. Note 20(qqq), having received a U.S. Trade Representative exclusion, and being entered within the specified timeframe. Absence of any one of these criteria would necessitate classification under a different HTS code, likely the primary code for the article itself if not subject to other temporary restrictions.