9801.00.80
Other, except articles excluded by U.S. note 1(c) of this subchapter
Code 9801.00.80 covers articles that were previously exported from the U.S. and are returning, qualifying for duty-free or reduced-duty treatment if certain conditions are met. This code is used for goods re-imported after export, offering a specific duty calculation based on prior taxes and drawback, and resides within Chapter 98 which deals with special classification provisions.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9801.00.80
Chapter 98 covers special classification provisions, and this specific section deals with articles previously exported from the United States that are being returned. Code 9801.00.80 is for these returned goods, excluding those specifically excluded by a U.S. note, and covers items like nonalcoholic beer, alcohol, tobacco, cigarette paper, or other goods. Subdivisions further specify the type of returned item, and statistical suffixes should match the original provision from which the duty rate is derived to ensure accurate reporting, using the same unit of quantity.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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A duty (in lieu of any other duty or tax) equal to the sum of any duty and internal- revenue tax imposed upon the importation of like articles not previously exported, but in no case in excess of the sum of (a) any customs drawback proved to have been allowed upon such exportation of the article, and (b) any internal- revenue tax imposed, at the time such article is entered, upon the importation of like articles not previously exported
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO, KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for 9801.00.80 is a duty calculated as the sum of any duty and internal-revenue tax on like articles not previously exported, but not exceeding the sum of any customs drawback allowed on the original export plus any internal-revenue tax at the time of import. This applies to all subdivisions (9801.00.80.10 through 9801.00.80.90) as a base calculation, with specific rates potentially derived from the underlying headings of the originally exported goods. Special/FTA rates are indicated as “Free” for certain trade partners (AU, BH, CL, CO, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) via eligible FTA or preference programs. Reporting units are liters.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): A duty (in lieu of any other duty or tax) equal to the sum of any duty and internal- revenue tax imposed upon the importation of like articles not previously exported, but in no case in excess of the sum of (a) any customs drawback proved to have been allowed upon such exportation of the article, and (b) any internal- revenue tax imposed, at the time such article is entered, upon the importation of like articles not previously exported
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Code subdivisions
9801.00.80.10
Articles previously exported from the United States which-- except for U.S. note 1 of this subchapter--would qualify for free entry under one of the foregoing items and are not otherwise free of duty: > Other, except articles excluded by U.S. note 1(c) of this subchapter > Nonalcoholic beer provided for in subheading 2202.91.00
9801.00.80.20
Articles previously exported from the United States which-- except for U.S. note 1 of this subchapter--would qualify for free entry under one of the foregoing items and are not otherwise free of duty: > Other, except articles excluded by U.S. note 1(c) of this subchapter > Alcohol provided for in headings 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, and 2208
9801.00.80.30
Articles previously exported from the United States which-- except for U.S. note 1 of this subchapter--would qualify for free entry under one of the foregoing items and are not otherwise free of duty: > Other, except articles excluded by U.S. note 1(c) of this subchapter > Tobacco and tobacco products provided for in chapter 24
9801.00.80.40
Articles previously exported from the United States which-- except for U.S. note 1 of this subchapter--would qualify for free entry under one of the foregoing items and are not otherwise free of duty: > Other, except articles excluded by U.S. note 1(c) of this subchapter > Cigarette paper provided for in heading 4813
9801.00.80.90
Articles previously exported from the United States which-- except for U.S. note 1 of this subchapter--would qualify for free entry under one of the foregoing items and are not otherwise free of duty: > Other, except articles excluded by U.S. note 1(c) of this subchapter > Other
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