Articles provided for in chapter 37
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 > Other: > Articles provided for in chapter 37
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 9801.00.10.29
Exported Canon EOS Digital SLR Camera
A Canon EOS series digital single-lens reflex camera exported from the US for professional photography use abroad and returned unchanged within 3 years. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.29 as a US product from Chapter 37 (photographic equipment) returned without advancement in value or condition. No modifications, repairs, or manufacturing processes were performed while abroad.
Nikon D850 Professional DSLR Body
Nikon D850 camera body exported from US for international photojournalism assignment, returned unchanged after 18 months. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.29 as Chapter 37 photographic apparatus returned without improvement or manufacturing processing. Original US purchase documentation confirms origin and unchanged condition.
Exported Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Camera
High-end Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format digital camera exported from US for commercial studio photography overseas, returned after 2 years in original condition. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.29 for Chapter 37 US products reimported unchanged within 3-year window. No lens changes, firmware updates, or repairs performed abroad.
Leica M11 Rangefinder Camera
Leica M11 digital rangefinder camera exported from US for documentary photography project abroad, returned after 14 months without modification. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.29 as Chapter 37 photographic equipment of US origin reimported unchanged. Original packaging and accessories confirm no foreign processing.
Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless Camera
Sony Alpha 1 professional mirrorless camera exported from US for sports photography overseas, returned unchanged after international assignment. Qualifies for HTS 9801.00.10.29 as Chapter 37 US product reimport without value advancement or condition improvement. Firmware unchanged from US export state.
Fujifilm GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless
Fujifilm GFX 100S medium format mirrorless camera exported from US for fashion photography abroad, returned in original condition after 22 months. HTS 9801.00.10.29 applies to this Chapter 37 photographic apparatus as US goods reimported without manufacturing or improvement abroad.
Exported GoPro HERO11 Black Action Camera
GoPro HERO11 Black action camera exported from US for adventure filmmaking, returned unchanged after international expedition. Classifies under HTS 9801.00.10.29 as Chapter 37 US-origin video recording apparatus reimported within 3 years without processing or value increase.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Pocket Cinema Camera
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal-stabilized pocket cinema camera exported from US for vlogging abroad, returned after 16 months unchanged. HTS 9801.00.10.29 covers this Chapter 37 photographic equipment as US product reimport without foreign manufacturing or condition improvement.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K exported from US for independent film production overseas, returned unchanged after festival circuit. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.29 for Chapter 37 US video cameras reimported without advancement in value or manufacturing abroad.
RED Komodo 6K Cinema Camera
RED Komodo 6K digital cinema camera exported from US for commercial production abroad, returned after 28 months in original condition. HTS 9801.00.10.29 applies to Chapter 37 US-origin motion picture cameras reimported unchanged within 3-year limit.
Exported Zeiss ZX1 Full-Frame Compact Camera
Zeiss ZX1 full-frame compact camera exported from US for street photography abroad, returned unchanged after 11 months. Classifies under HTS 9801.00.10.29 as Chapter 37 photographic apparatus of US origin reimported without improvement or processing.
Panasonic Lumix S1H Full-Frame Video Camera
Panasonic Lumix S1H full-frame mirrorless video camera exported from US for documentary filmmaking, returned after international project completion. HTS 9801.00.10.29 for Chapter 37 US camera reimport unchanged within 3 years, no foreign repairs or modifications.
Exported Sigma fp L Full-Frame Mirrorless
Sigma fp L full-frame mirrorless camera exported from US for modular cinema rig abroad, returned unchanged after 20 months. Qualifies HTS 9801.00.10.29 as Chapter 37 US photographic equipment reimported without value advancement or manufacturing.
OM System OM-1 Mark II Micro Four Thirds Camera
OM System OM-1 Mark II mirrorless camera exported from US for wildlife photography expedition, returned after 25 months unchanged. HTS 9801.00.10.29 covers Chapter 37 US-origin camera reimport without foreign processing or condition improvement.
Exported Phase One XF Camera System
Phase One XF medium format camera system exported from US for high-end advertising photography, returned unchanged after 32 months. Classifies under HTS 9801.00.10.29 for Chapter 37 US technical camera reimport without advancement in value or manufacturing abroad.