9903.91.08 - Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (i) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

This HTS code, 9903.91.08, designates a specific category within the Temporary Legislation and Additional Import Restrictions chapter. It applies to articles that are identified as products of China. The operative phrase for classification under this code is the explicit reference to subdivision (i) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter, which serves as the definitive criterion for inclusion. This provision is effective for entries made on or after January 1, 2026, establishing a future effective date for its application.

Unlike the primary chapters of the HTS which classify goods based on their inherent nature, material, or function (e.g., Chapter 01 for live animals), this category is entirely driven by the origin of the goods (China) and a specific trade policy measure. Therefore, it does not distinguish itself from sibling categories based on physical characteristics or commodity type, but rather on its role as a tool for implementing specific trade directives. All items falling under the 9903.91.08 code are united by their Chinese origin and their subjection to the stipulations outlined in the referenced U.S. note.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is directly determined by meeting the conditions stipulated by subdivision (i) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter for goods originating from China and effective from January 1, 2026. This means that any article qualifying as a product of China and falling under that specific note's purview will be classified here, superseding other potential classifications based on the article's inherent characteristics.