9903.85.59—Section 232 Aluminum Exclusion
Overlay rate
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Stacks on top of the base HTSUS rate of the product
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 9903.85.59 is a Chapter 99 aluminum derivative tariff modification under Section 232 Aluminum Exclusion. When a base 10-digit code falls within this provision's scope, it imposes the duty provided in the applicable subheading on top of the underlying base duty. It applies universally to imports from every country, except as carved out by parallel provisions or country-specific exclusions. It has been in effect since 2018-03-23 with no expiration on file. It currently covers 19 base HTS codes in Tandom's catalog.
Rate stack at entry
Description
Authoritative scope text from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Products meeting the requirements of note 1(d) to chapter 76 and with a thickness of more than 6.3 mm (described in statistical reporting number 7606.11.3060, 7606.12.3091, 7606.12.3096, 7606.91.3095, 7606.91.6095, 7606.92.3035 or 7606.92.6095)
How to use this provision
When and how this overlay shows up at entry
Chapter 99 provision 9903.85.59 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 9903.85.59 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 7606.11.30.30 (with a thickness of more than 6.3 mm) from a country in scope. The overlay rate of The duty provided in the applicable subheading stacks on top of the base HTSUS rate of 3%.
Base duty
$300.00
3% × $10,000.00
This overlay
$0.00
0% × $10,000.00
Total duty
$300.00
Plus AD/CVD if applicable
Opens the Tandom calculator with HTS 7606.11.30.30 and $10,000.00 pre-filled — add a country to compute the full landed cost.
Target countries
Applies universally to imports from all countries
All countries (except as carved out by other provisions)
Affected base HTS codes(19)
Every covered 10-digit code this overlay stacks on.
7606.11.30.30With a thickness of more than 6.3 mm3%7606.11.30.60With a thickness of 6.3 mm or less3%7606.11.60.00Clad2.7%7606.12.30.15High-strength heat-treatable alloys of a kind described in statistical note 6 to this chapter3%7606.12.30.25Heat-treatable industrial alloys of a kind described in statistical note 7 to this chapter3%7606.12.30.35Other3%Related Chapter 99 codes(24)
Other Section 232 Aluminum Exclusion provisions in Tandom's catalog
9903.40.05Radial tires of a kind used on motor cars (other than racing cars), station wagons, sport utility vehicles, vans and on-the-highway light trucks (provided for in subheading 4011.10.10 or 4011.20.10)9903.40.10Other tires of a kind used on motor cars (other than racing cars), station wagons, sport utility vehicles, vans and on-the-highway light trucks (provided for in subheading 4011.10.50 or 4011.20.50)9903.74.01Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.9903.74.02Buses and other vehicles classified in HTSUS heading 8702 as provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.9903.74.03Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.Frequently asked questions
What is HTS 9903.85.59?
HTS 9903.85.59 is a Chapter 99 tariff modification under Section 232 Aluminum Exclusion. 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: Products meeting the requirements of note 1(d) to chapter 76 and with a thickness of more than 6.3 mm (described in statistical reporting number 7606.11.3060, 7606.12.3091, 7606.12.3096, 7606.91.3095, 7606.91.6095, 7606.92.3035 or 7606.92.6095)
What rate does HTS 9903.85.59 apply?
The provision states: "The duty provided in the applicable subheading" 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 9903.85.59 apply to?
9903.85.59 applies universally to imports from all countries, except as carved out by parallel Chapter 99 provisions or country-specific exclusions referenced in the scope text.
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