Heading 9903

9903.88.65

Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2021, and through November 30, 2021, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(rrr) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade Representative

Duty rates

General
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
The base rate for goods from most countries.
Special
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Lower rates under trade agreements and programs, for goods that meet their rules of origin; each symbol names one.
Column 2
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The higher rate for the few countries without normal trade relations with the United States.

Base columns of the 2026 HTS Revision 22, in force from Oct. 30, 2026 (official source).

The U.S. notes it refers to

As the 2026 HTS Revision 22 writes them (official notes); each code opens its page. Whether this heading applies to goods depends on the origin, the date and the product: the calculator says it.

U.S. note 20(rrr)

(rrr) The U.S. Trade Representative determined to establish a process by which particular products classified in heading 9903.88.15 and provided for in U.S. notes 20(r) and (s) to this subchapter could be excluded from the additional duties imposed by heading 9903.88.15. See 84 Fed. Reg. 43304 (August 20, 2019), 84 Fed. Reg. 45821 (August 30, 2019), 84 Fed. Reg. 57144 (October 24, 2019) and 85 Fed. Reg. 3741 (January 22, 2020). Subsequently, the U.S. Trade Representative sought public comment on additional modifications in this investigation in order to address COVID-19. See 85 FR 16987 (March 25, 2020). The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that, as provided in heading 9903.88.65, the additional duties provided for in heading 9903.88.15 shall not apply to the following particular products, which are provided for in the following enumerated statistical reporting numbers: [ Compiler's note: expired. ]

(1) 3401.19.0000

(2) 3926.90.9910

(3) 4015.19.0510

(4) 4015.19.0550

(5) 4818.90.0000 prior to July 1, 2020; 4818.90.0020 or 4818.90.0080 effective July 1, 2020

(6) 5210.11.4040

(7) 5210.11.6020

(8) 5504.10.0000

(9) 6210.10.5010

(10) 6210.10.5090

(11) 6307.90.6090

(12) 6307.90.6800

(13) 6307.90.7200

(14) Face shields of transparent plastics, whether or not assembled (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9950)

(15) Bowls of molded plastics, with clips for retaining guide wires during surgical procedures (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020)

(16) Coverings, of plastics, designed to fit over wound sites or casts thereby forming a protective seal for keeping the covered area dry and debris free while showering or bathing (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020)

(17) Disposable graduated medicine dispensing cups of plastics (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020)

(18) Single-use sterile drapes and covers of plastics, of a kind used to protect the sterile field in surgical operating rooms (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020)

(19) Sterile decanters of polystyrene plastics, each of a kind used to transfer aseptic fluids or medication to and from sterile bags, vials or glass containers (described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9990 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 3926.90.9985 effective July 1, 2020)

(20) Gloves, containing less than 50 percent by weight of textile fibers, coated with rubber or plastics designed for enhanced grip (described in statistical reporting number 6116.10.6500)

(21) Cold packs consisting of a single-use, instant, endothermic chemical reaction cold pack combined with a textile exterior lining (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020)

(22) Disposable shoe and boot covers of man-made fiber fabrics (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020)

(23) Face masks and particulate facepiece respirators, of textile fabrics (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9845, 6307.90.9850, 6307.90.9870, or 6307.90.9875 effective July 1, 2020)

(24) Hot packs of textile material, single-use (exothermic chemical reaction) (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020)

(25) Laparotomy sponges of cotton (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020)

(26) Single-use blood pressure cuff sleeves of textile materials (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020)

(27) Single-use medical masks of textile material (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9845, 6307.90.9850, or 6307.90.9870 effective July 1, 2020)

(28) Single-use stethoscope covers (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020)

(29) Woven gauze sponges of cotton in square or rectangular sizes (described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9889 prior to July 1, 2020; described in statistical reporting number 6307.90.9891 effective July 1, 2020)

(30) Protective Articles (described in statistical reporting number 9004.90.0000 prior to January 1, 2021; described in statistical reporting number 9004.90.0010 or 9004.90.0090 effective January 1, 2021)

History in the official tariff

In every edition since the 2025 Basic Edition, in force from December 31, 2024, the earliest TariffTrust holds.

Its description and rates have not changed since.

In the tariff

  1. 9903.88.65Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2021, and through November 30, 2021, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(rrr) to this subchapter, each covered by an exclusion granted by the U.S. Trade RepresentativeThe duty provided in the applicable subheading