9903.53.01—Other
Overlay rate
10%
Stacks on top of the base HTSUS rate of the product
Tandom · Duty calculator
See this overlay in a real duty stack
Pick a covered 10-digit code below, plug in country and invoice value, and Tandom will compute the full landed cost with this overlay stacked on the base rate.
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9903.53.01 is a Chapter 99 tariff modification under Other. When a base 10-digit code falls within this provision's scope, it imposes 10% on top of the underlying base duty. It applies only to imports from CA. It expired on 2025-03-04 and is no longer enforced for new entries. It currently covers 52 base HTS codes in Tandom's catalog.
Rate stack at entry
Description
Authoritative scope text from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Softwood lumber products described in U.S. note 13 to this subchapter, whose Region of Origin is Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec or Saskatchewan
How to use this provision
When and how this overlay shows up at entry
Chapter 99 provision 9903.53.01 is a tariff modification — it doesn't classify a product on its own. When a base 10-digit HTS code falls within this provision's scope and a shipment matches the country and date conditions, the broker declares the base code at entry, then references 9903.53.01 on a separate line so its rate stacks on top.
Worked example
How this overlay applies to a real covered code
Imagine an importer files a $10,000.00 shipment of 4407.11.00.01 (finger-jointed) from a country in scope. The overlay rate of 10% stacks on top of the base HTSUS rate of Free.
Base duty
$0.00
Free × $10,000.00
This overlay
$1,000.00
10% × $10,000.00
Total duty
$1,000.00
Plus AD/CVD if applicable
Opens the Tandom calculator with HTS 4407.11.00.01 and $10,000.00 pre-filled — add a country to compute the full landed cost.
Target countries
Applies only to imports from these countries
Affected base HTS codes(52)
Showing the first 50 of 52 covered codes (alphabetical).
Related Chapter 99 codes(24)
Other Other provisions in Tandom's catalog
9903.04.05In original loaves (provided for in subheading 0406.40.44, 0406.40.54, or 0406.40.70)Suspended9903.04.10Other (provided for in subheading 0406.20.15, 0406.20.24, 0406.20.28, 0406.30.05, 0406.30.14, 0406.30.18, 0406.40.48, 0406.40.58, or 0406.40.70)Suspended9903.04.15Edam and Gouda cheeses (provided for in subheading 0406.20.44, 0406.20.48, 0406.30.44, 0406.30.48, 0406.90.16 or 0406.90.18)Suspended9903.04.20Cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over 11.3¢ per kg, containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) (provided for in subheading 0406.20.77, 0406.20.79, 0406.30.77, 0406.30.79, 0406.90.66 or 0406.90.68)SuspendedFrequently asked questions
What is HTS 9903.53.01?
HTS 9903.53.01 is a Chapter 99 tariff modification under Other. It is not a product classification — it's an overlay code that stacks on top of a base 10-digit HTS code at entry. Scope text: Softwood lumber products described in U.S. note 13 to this subchapter, whose Region of Origin is Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec or Saskatchewan
What rate does HTS 9903.53.01 apply?
The provision states: "10%" That rate stacks on top of whatever the base HTSUS rate is for the underlying 10-digit code. Use the Tandom calculator to compute the full landed cost for any covered product.
Which countries does HTS 9903.53.01 apply to?
9903.53.01 applies only to imports from: CA.
Is HTS 9903.53.01 currently active?
No — 9903.53.01 expired on 2025-03-04 and is no longer enforced for new entries.
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