9903.91.03 - Except as provided in heading 9903.91.10, effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 100% |
| 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
This HTS category, 9903.91.03, designates articles that are products of China and are subject to specific import restrictions. These provisions are part of temporary legislation and modifications proclaimed under trade agreements and additional import restrictions enacted pursuant to Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The crucial element for classification under this code is the origin of the goods; they must be manufactured or produced in China. This classification does not depend on the specific physical characteristics or function of the article itself, but rather on its origin and the application of the special trade provision.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings is straightforward. The sibling categories, such as 0101 for live horses or 0102 for live bovine animals, are based on the fundamental nature and type of the product (e.g., live animals). In contrast, 9903.91.03 is a temporary tariff code that applies a specific policy or restriction based on the country of origin for a broad range of goods that would otherwise be classified under different headings. Therefore, the distinction lies not in the product itself, but in the imposition of an additional import requirement linked to its Chinese origin.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification concludes at this level, meaning that once an article is identified as a product of China and falls under the purview of the referenced U.S. note 31(d), it is classified under 9903.91.03, unless specifically excepted by heading 9903.91.10. Importers must carefully consult the text of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter and any subsequent proclamations or amendments to determine if their imported goods originating from China are subject to this provision and the applicable effective entry date.