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IEEPA HTS Codes: Chapter 99 Guide

Identifying the right IEEPA-specific HTS codes is the first step in recovering tariff refunds. Here's how to read your entries.

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Chapter 99 Special Purpose Codes

IEEPA tariffs were collected under Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, using special purpose codes in the 9903.01.xx and 9903.02.xx ranges. These codes do not describe the physical goods — they describe the tariff measure applied to the goods. They appear as secondary HTS codes on your CBP Form 7501 alongside your primary 10-digit classification.


The 9903.01.xx and 9903.02.xx Ranges

HTS Code Range Applies To Tariff Rate CAPE Eligible
9903.01.10–9903.01.99 General IEEPA goods from all countries Varies by annex Yes
9903.02.10–9903.02.99 Country-specific IEEPA surcharges Varies by country Yes

Your specific 8-digit sub-code within these ranges depends on the country of origin and product category. Check your CBP Form 7501 column 27 or 28.

Important: Country-specific 8-digit sub-codes vary. Do not assume your sub-code without checking the HTS at usitc.gov or your licensed customs broker's records. Mis-identified codes are a common reason CAPE claims are rejected.

Using the ES-003 ACE Report

The ES-003 Entry Summary report in CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the definitive source for your IEEPA tariff entries. To pull it:

  1. Log in to ACE at ace.cbp.dhs.gov using your importer of record credentials or ask your licensed customs broker to pull it on your behalf.
  2. Navigate to Reports → Entry Reports → Entry Summary (ES-003).
  3. Filter by HTS code range 9903.01.00 through 9903.02.99 and set date range to cover your import period.
  4. Export the report. Each row represents one entry line subject to IEEPA tariffs.
  5. Sum column "Total Duty/Tax" for rows with 9903.01.xx or 9903.02.xx codes — that is your gross IEEPA exposure.

CSMS #69127837 — Warehouse Entry Types

CBP published CSMS message #69127837 on July 7, 2026, affecting warehouse entries:


Framework Agreement Countries — 15% Rate Ceiling

Under the IEEPA Settlement Framework (EO July 31, 2025, effective August 7, 2025), importers from the following countries are subject to a settled 15% rate ceiling instead of higher country-specific rates:

Entries from these countries with IEEPA codes showing rates above 15% are refund-eligible for the difference. The 15% rate applies per Annex I of the Framework Agreement.


Settled Duty Rates by Country (as of Aug 7, 2025)

Country Settled IEEPA Rate Framework Agreement
Vietnam 20% No
Taiwan 20% No
South Korea 15% Yes
Japan 15% Yes
India 25% No
European Union 15% Yes
Switzerland 15% Yes
China ~30% blended No

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