Articles provided for in headings 8517, 8519, 8525, 8527 or 8529
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 85: > Articles provided for in headings 8517, 8519, 8525, 8527 or 8529
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 9801.00.10.53
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
A premium smartphone returned to the US after export for warranty repair or demonstration abroad. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.53 when returned within 3 years without advancement in value or improvement in condition beyond repair, with primary classification under heading 8517 for telephone sets.
Samsung 55-inch QLED TV
A 55-inch QLED television exported from the US for trade show display and returned unchanged. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.53 as provided for in heading 8528 (when applicable) or related reception apparatus, returned within 3 years without value advancement.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones
Premium noise-cancelling wireless headphones returned after US export for market testing abroad. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.53 when associated with heading 8518 (microphones/receivers) or 8519 components, returned unchanged within 3 years.
Garmin Fenix 7 GPS Smartwatch
Multisport GPS smartwatch returned after US export for field testing abroad. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.53 via heading 8517 (telecom apparatus with GPS functions), returned within 3 years unchanged.
DJI Mavic 3 Drone
Professional drone exported for aerial photography abroad and returned to US. Covered by 9801.00.10.53 when associated with heading 8525 (transmission apparatus), returned within 3 years without modification.
Amazon Echo Show 15 Smart Display
Smart home display with Alexa returned after US export for beta testing. Falls under 9801.00.10.53 via heading 8517/8528 functions, returned within 3 years without improvement.
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
Wireless video doorbell exported for installation demo abroad, returned to US. Classified under 9801.00.10.53 via heading 8525 transmission apparatus, returned unchanged within 3 years.
Google Pixel Watch
Android smartwatch exported for app development testing overseas, returned unchanged. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.53 through heading 8517 wireless functions, within 3-year limit.
Nintendo Switch OLED Console
Gaming console exported for tournament abroad, returned to US unchanged. Covered by 9801.00.10.53 via heading 8525/8519 components, within 3 years.
Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight Camera
4K security camera system returned after US export for security demo. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.53 via heading 8525 video transmission, unchanged within 3 years.
Sonos Era 300 Smart Speaker
Spatial audio smart speaker exported for audio review abroad, returned unchanged. Classified under 9801.00.10.53 via heading 8519 sound apparatus.
Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker
Wrist-based fitness tracker exported for clinical study abroad, returned. Qualifies via 9801.00.10.53 and heading 8517 wireless functions, within 3 years.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
4K streaming media player exported for compatibility testing, returned unchanged. Covered by 9801.00.10.53 via heading 8527 reception apparatus.
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker
Portable Bluetooth speaker exported from US for review/testing overseas and returned. Classified under 9801.00.10.53 when provided for in heading 8519 (sound recording/reproduction), returned within 3 years without improvement.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch Laptop
High-end laptop exported for software demo abroad, returned unchanged. While primarily 8471, qualifies under 9801.00.10.53 when incorporating specified Chapter 85 functions like wireless communication.