9804.00.45
All personal and household effects taken abroad by him or for his account
HTS code 9804.00.45 covers personal and household effects returning with a U.S. resident. This code is used when importing these items after being taken abroad, and generally allows for duty-free entry as part of Chapter 98, which handles special classification provisions.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9804.00.45
AI Summary
Chapter 98 covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imports and exports, and this specific code, 9804.00.45, addresses personal and household effects brought back to the United States by returning residents. This includes items previously taken abroad for personal use and now being re-imported, offering duty-free entry under certain conditions. There are no subdivisions listed for this code, so no further specification is needed. Statistical suffixes are used for reporting purposes and should follow the guidelines provided in the notes, referencing the rate of duty from the original provision if applicable.
| 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 9804.00.45 is free under Standard Trade Partners (NTR), meaning no duty is assessed on eligible goods from these countries. There is no specified special rate or FTA eligibility indicated for this code or its subdivisions. As the code pertains to personal and household effects of returning residents, duty is generally waived, regardless of origin, provided the importer meets the requirements of being a returning resident. Units are not specified, implying they are determined by the nature of the personal/household effects being imported.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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