9804.00.50
Articles of metal (including medals, trophies and prizes), bestowed upon him abroad, as honorary distinctions, by foreign countries or citizens of foreign countries
HTS code 9804.00.50 covers articles of metal—like medals and trophies—bestowed as honorary distinctions abroad. Use this code for importing these items by a returning U.S. resident, as they are generally free of duty under Chapter 98, which handles special classifications and returns.

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This provision falls within Chapter 98, which covers special classification provisions and articles returned after exportation. Specifically, 9804.00.50 covers articles of metal—like medals or trophies—bestowed as honorary distinctions to a returning U.S. resident while abroad. This applies to items received from foreign countries or citizens as recognition, and no statistical suffixes are indicated for reporting purposes within this specific provision. Because this is a special provision, ensure the article fully meets the criteria of being an honorary distinction received abroad to be correctly classified here.
| Chapter | Chapter 98: Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII: Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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Free
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Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9804.00.50 is free, indicating no duties are assessed on qualifying articles. Special rates are not specified, but the text notes eligibility for FTA or preference programs, suggesting reduced or eliminated duties may apply if the articles meet the requirements of such programs. There are no subdivisions listed for this code, and the required units of quantity are not specified. Statistical reporting requirements exist, potentially referencing rates from elsewhere in the tariff schedule and requiring corresponding units, but specific details depend on the origin and nature of the imported articles.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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