9804.00.20
Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor for sale
HTS code 9804.00.20 covers personal and household effects belonging to individuals arriving in the U.S. – think clothing, toiletries, and similar items. Use this code when importing these possessions for personal use, as items qualifying under this code are generally duty-free and found in Chapter 98, which deals with special classifications.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9804.00.20
Chapter 98 covers special classifications and includes provisions for articles returning to the United States, while 9804.00.20 specifically addresses personal and household effects brought in by individuals arriving in the US who are not returning residents. This code applies to items like clothing, jewelry, and toiletries owned by the person abroad and intended for their personal use, not for sale or another person. There are no subdivisions listed for this code, and statistical reporting may require referencing the rate of duty from elsewhere in the tariff schedule, using a 10-digit number combining this code with the relevant provision's number.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9804.00.20 is free, applying to wearing apparel and personal effects imported by individuals arriving in the United States for personal use, provided they were owned abroad and are not for sale. Special rates or FTA eligibility are not specified, but the text indicates potential benefits if the goods qualify under eligible FTA or preference programs. No specific units are mentioned for reporting, and there are no subdivisions listed for this code, meaning the free rate applies to the entire category as defined.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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