9903.88.68 - Effective with respect to entries on or after June 1, 2023, and before June 15, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(uuu) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative

HTS Code 9903.88.68 specifically designates articles originating from China that have been granted an exclusion by the U.S. Trade Representative. This provision is temporary, effective from June 1, 2023, and concluding on June 15, 2024. The key classification criteria for this code are the country of origin (China) and the specific exclusion granted under U.S. note 20(uuu) to this subchapter. Importers must ensure they have documentation verifying this exclusion to correctly classify goods under this provision.

Unlike other HTS codes that classify goods based on inherent physical characteristics, material composition, or intended use (such as live animals in Chapter 01), HTS 9903.88.68 is a temporary legislative provision. It functions as a modifier to the standard tariff treatment by acknowledging specific exclusions from broader trade measures. Therefore, the goods classified here could theoretically fall under numerous other HTS chapters if not for this specific temporary modification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The scope is precisely defined by the criteria mentioned above: originating from China, covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative, and falling within the specified temporary effective dates. The purpose of this HTS code is to manage and track items that are otherwise subject to specific tariffs or restrictions but have been individually exempted through a formal administrative process.