9802.00.80
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting
This code covers articles that were exported from the US and are being returned, provided they haven’t been significantly altered or improved while abroad. Use this when importing goods previously exported for repair, alteration, or other reasons, to potentially qualify for duty-free or reduced-duty treatment under Chapter 98.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9802.00.80
This section of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imported goods. Specifically, code 9802.00.40 through 9802.00.69 addresses articles that were exported from the United States and are now being returned, provided they haven’t been significantly altered or improved while abroad. These subdivisions further specify the conditions under which duty-free or reduced-duty treatment may apply, based on factors like the type of modification, and any applicable U.S. notes or temporary legislation; choose the correct statistical suffix based on these conditions and the specific item being imported. Statistical reporting suffixes will vary depending on the specific article and any rate of duty derived from elsewhere in the tariff schedule.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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A duty upon the full value of the imported article, less the cost or value of such products of the United States (see U.S. Note 4 of this subchapter)
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) A duty upon the full value of the imported article, less the cost or value of such products of the United States (see U.S. note 4 of this subchapter) (B,C,E)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for heading 9802.00 is not specified. However, the numerous subdivisions (9802.00.4040 through 9802.00.69) indicate potential for duty-free treatment under specific U.S. Notes relating to articles returned after repair/alteration, or exemptions based on temporary legislation or trade agreements. These subdivisions detail specific conditions—like duty-free entry under U.S. Note 7(a) – that trigger those exemptions. Required units are not specified, but statistical reporting will use the 10-digit statistical reporting number followed by the reporting number of the provision from which the rate is derived, with the quantity reported in the same unit as that provision.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): A duty upon the full value of the imported article, less the cost or value of such products of the United States (see U.S. note 4 of this subchapter)
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Code subdivisions
9802.00.80.15
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles eligible pursuant to bilateral textile agreements for entry under a Special Access Program and entered in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)
9802.00.80.16
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles eligible pursuant to bilateral textile agreements for entry under the Outward Processing Programs and entered in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)
9802.00.80.40
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 2(b) to this subchapter
9802.00.80.42
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 7(a) to this subchapter [Compiler’s note: The effective period for this heading ended September 30, 2025.]
9802.00.80.44
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 7(b)(i) to this subchapter
9802.00.80.46
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 7(b)(ii) to this subchapter
9802.00.80.48
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 7(c) to this subchapter
9802.00.80.69
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > Other
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