9801.00.40
Exhibition, examination or experimentation, for scientific or educational purposes
HTS code 9801.00.40 covers articles temporarily exported from the U.S. for exhibition, examination, or experimentation abroad, and then returned. This code provides duty-free treatment for these returned goods, as it’s found in Chapter 98 which deals with special classifications and temporary provisions, specifically for items returning to the U.S. after temporary use abroad.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9801.00.40
Chapter 98 covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imports and exports, and this specific provision, 9801.00.40, addresses articles temporarily exported for exhibition, examination, or experimentation and then returned to the U.S. by the original exporter. These are typically duty-free, but certain conditions apply, such as not being claimed with drawback or manufactured in a bonded warehouse. Statistical reporting requires a 10-digit number combining this code with the rate-of-duty provision from elsewhere in the tariff schedule, reflecting the original item's classification and quantity.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for 9801.00.40 is free for standard trade partners (NTR), meaning no duty is assessed on eligible goods from these countries. Special rates are not specified, but could potentially apply if the goods qualify for an FTA or preference program. There are no subdivisions listed for this HTS code, and the required units are not specified. This code applies to articles temporarily exported for exhibition, examination, or experimentation and then returned by the original exporter, potentially qualifying for duty-free treatment depending on the country of origin and any applicable trade agreements.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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