CHAPTER 99 · TRADE MEASURE CODE
9903.88.15
Active9903.88.15 implements Section 301 List 3 on goods of China origin, adding +7.5% on top of the base HTS duty. It is effective September 24, 2018.
Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.
Additional rate
+7.5%
Status
Applies to
China
Base codes paired
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What 9903.88.15 implements
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
HTS legal text: Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Active exclusions
9903.88.15
2020-10235Effective September 1, 2019
9903.88.15
2020-06600Effective September 1, 2019
Related CBP rulings
The tariff classification of a textile and a plastic pail from China
are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CF
The tariff classification of a plastic lid assembly from China.
-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china, respectively. The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates
The tariff classification of a battery-powered handheld tool set from China
-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies, respectively. The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty ra
The tariff classification of plastic cable ties from China.
-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china, respectively. The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates
The tariff classification of a textile lanyard from China
-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies, respectively. The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty ra
The tariff classification of plastic parts of the Penumbra ENGINE® Aspiration Source and Canister from China and Malaysia
are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CF
Frequently asked questions
What is 9903.88.15?
9903.88.15 is a U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule Chapter 99 subheading that implements Section 301 List 3 on goods of China origin. It adds +7.5% on top of the duty in the underlying base HTS subheading. It is effective September 24, 2018.
Where does this come from, and how current is it?
Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.
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