9903.88.69 - Effective with respect to entries on or after June 15, 2024 and through November 29, 2025, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(vvv) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative

This HTS category, 9903.88.69, covers specific articles that are the product of China. Its classification is contingent upon an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative, as detailed in U.S. note 20(vvv) to this subchapter. This provision is a temporary modification, in effect for entries made from June 15, 2024, through November 29, 2025. Therefore, the goods classified here are not subject to standard tariff rates but are managed under a specific, time-limited exclusion program for Chinese-origin goods.

Unlike the primary goods classifications found in Chapters 01 through 98, which categorize merchandise based on inherent physical characteristics, material composition, or end-use, this category falls under Section XXII, which deals with temporary legislation and special classification provisions. This means its existence and application are dictated by specific proclamations and legislative actions rather than the fundamental nature of the product itself. The preceding sibling categories, such as live animals (0101-0105), represent goods classified by their biological form and species, which is fundamentally different from the trade policy-driven nature of this temporary provision.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 9903.88.69. The specific product coverage is entirely determined by the U.S. Trade Representative's exclusion list, which is referenced by U.S. note 20(vvv). Importers must consult this note and the specific exclusion granted to identify which Chinese-origin goods are covered by this tariff heading for the designated period.