Articles previously exported with intent to reimport after temporary use abroad
Products of the United States when returned after having been exported, or any other products when returned within 3 years after having been exported, without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means while abroad > Articles previously exported with intent to reimport after temporary use abroad
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9801.00.10.10
Returned American-Made Laptop Computer
A Dell Inspiron laptop manufactured in the USA, exported for temporary demonstration at an international trade show, and returned within 3 years without any modifications or repairs abroad. This qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.10 as it was exported with the intent to reimport after temporary use and remains in its original condition.
Returned US-Manufactured Trade Show Banner Stand
A retractable banner stand produced in Texas, USA, sent abroad for a marketing exhibition and returned unchanged within 3 years. Classifiable under 9801.00.10.10 as US goods temporarily exported for promotional use and reimported in original condition.
Returned American Racing Bicycle
A Trek Madone racing bike assembled in Wisconsin, USA, exported for athlete training abroad and returned within 3 years without repairs or upgrades. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.10 for US products reimported after temporary athletic use abroad.
Returned US-Produced Camera Equipment Kit
A Canon EOS camera kit made in New York, exported for professional photography assignment abroad and returned unchanged. Qualifies for 9801.00.10.10 as American goods temporarily used overseas for professional purposes.
Returned American Musical Instrument Case
A custom guitar case manufactured in California, exported with instrument for international tour and returned within 3 years unaltered. Covered by 9801.00.10.10 for temporary performance use abroad.
Returned US Engineering Survey Kit
A Trimble surveying instrument set produced in Colorado, sent abroad for temporary engineering project consultation and returned unchanged. Classifies under 9801.00.10.10 for professional temporary use.
Returned American-Made Welding Torch
A Miller Electric welding torch made in Wisconsin, exported for temporary industrial demonstration abroad and returned within 3 years unmodified. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.10 for trade show use.
Returned US Prototype Medical Device
A Medtronic prototype diagnostic tool manufactured in Minnesota, exported for clinical evaluation abroad and returned unchanged for US testing. Falls under 9801.00.10.10 for R&D temporary use.
Returned American Art Exhibition Sculpture
A stainless steel sculpture by US artist Richard Serra, exported for temporary museum exhibition abroad and returned within 3 years undamaged. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.10 for cultural temporary use.
Returned US Film Production Lighting Kit
ARRI lighting equipment manufactured in New Jersey, exported for Hollywood film location shooting abroad and returned unchanged. Classifiable under 9801.00.10.10 for temporary motion picture use.
Returned American Scientific Research Microscope
A Nikon research microscope made in California, exported for temporary collaboration with foreign university and returned for US lab use. Covered by 9801.00.10.10 for academic temporary use.
Returned US-Made Power Tool Demonstration Set
Milwaukee power tool kit produced in Mississippi, exported for contractor training seminar abroad and returned within 3 years unused commercially. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.10 for training use.
Returned American Fashion Designer Sample Garments
Calvin Klein sample garments manufactured in Los Angeles, exported for Paris Fashion Week presentation and returned unchanged for US production. Falls under 9801.00.10.10 for fashion show temporary use.
Returned US Agricultural Testing Equipment
John Deere soil testing kit made in Iowa, exported for temporary foreign farm demonstration and returned for US agricultural research. Classifies under 9801.00.10.10 for ag demo use.
Returned American Corporate Training Projector
Epson corporate projector manufactured in Oregon, exported for executive training program abroad and returned within 3 years for US office use. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.10 for business training.