9804.00.72
Articles whether or not accompanying a person, not over $800 in aggregate fair market value in the country of acquisition, including- (a) but only in the case of an individual who has attained the age of 21, not more than 1 liter of alcoholic beverages or not more than 2 liters if at least one liter is the product of one or more beneficiary countries, and (b) not more than 200 cigarettes, and not more than 100 cigars, if such person arrives directly from a beneficiary country (but this item does not permit the entry of articles not accompanying a person which were acquired elsewhere than in beneficiary countries)
HTS code 9804.00.72 covers personal and household articles returning with a U.S. resident, including limited amounts of alcohol and tobacco, if acquired abroad as incident to a journey of at least 48 hours. These items are generally duty-free when declared properly and meeting specific value and quantity requirements, as outlined in Chapter 98, which handles special classification provisions.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9804.00.72
This falls within Chapter 98, which covers special classification provisions related to imports and exports, specifically for articles returning with a person to the United States. Code 9804.00.72 covers articles acquired abroad by a returning resident with a total fair market value not exceeding $800, including limited quantities of alcohol and tobacco if certain conditions are met. This code applies to individuals 21 or older and requires the articles to be declared and not claimed under other exemptions within the preceding 30 days, with statistical reporting potentially referencing the rate of duty from elsewhere in the tariff schedule. There are no further subdivisions listed for this code.
| 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)
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Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for 9804.00.72 is free under standard trade relations (NTR), meaning no duty is assessed on eligible goods. There is no specified special duty rate or FTA/preference program rate; however, the chapter notes indicate eligibility for such programs exists. Units are not specified for this code or its subdivisions. This free rate applies to articles accompanying a returning resident, meeting the specified value and quantity limitations ($800, alcohol/tobacco restrictions), and fulfilling the residency/travel requirements outlined in the description.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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