9903.88.67 - Effective with respect to entries on or after October 12, 2021 and through June 14, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(ttt) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative

This HTS category, 9903.88.67, specifically addresses articles that are products of China and are subject to temporary modifications under U.S. trade legislation. The key defining characteristic of goods classified here is the existence of an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative, provided for under U.S. note 20(ttt) to this subchapter. This classification applies to entries made within a defined period, from October 12, 2021, through June 14, 2024.

Unlike the preceding chapters in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule that classify goods based on their intrinsic physical characteristics, material composition, or intended use (e.g., live animals in Chapters 01), this category falls under Section XXII, which deals with special classification provisions and temporary legislative measures. Its function is to track specific trade policy actions rather than to define inherent product types. Therefore, the distinction from sibling categories lies not in the nature of the goods themselves, but in their status as specifically excluded items under a particular trade action impacting Chinese imports.

As this is a leaf node, there are no subcategories within 9903.88.67. The classification is precise and directly links an imported article to a specific trade remedy. Importers and customs brokers must verify the existence of a valid U.S. Trade Representative exclusion for the specific product and ensure the entry falls within the effective date range to correctly apply this classification.