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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: > Other
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 9801.00.10.55
Returned Apple iPhone 12 Pro
An Apple iPhone 12 Pro smartphone exported from the US for repair under warranty and returned unchanged in its essential character. It falls under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as a Chapter 85 article (telephones) returned within 3 years without advancement in value or improvement in condition beyond repair to original state. This provision allows duty-free re-entry for US goods restored abroad.
Returned Dell XPS 13 Laptop
A Dell XPS 13 laptop exported from the US for software diagnostics and returned after minor cleaning. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as a Chapter 85 ADP machine returned within 3 years without any manufacturing process or value increase. Essential character remains unchanged, qualifying for duty-free reimport.
Returned Samsung 55-inch QLED TV
Samsung 55-inch QLED television exported for product demonstration abroad and returned to US inventory. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 reception apparatus returned within 3 years without improvement or value advancement. No manufacturing processes were applied overseas.
Returned Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones exported for trade show display and returned intact. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 headphones/microphones returned within 3 years without any value-adding processes abroad. Original US-origin product qualifies for duty-free re-entry.
Returned HP LaserJet Printer
HP LaserJet printer exported for corporate presentation and returned to US office stock. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 printing machinery returned within 3 years without manufacturing improvement. Condition and value unchanged from export.
Returned Sony PlayStation 5 Console
Sony PlayStation 5 gaming console exported for review testing abroad and returned. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 video game console returned within 3 years without value advancement or manufacturing abroad. US-origin product re-entering unchanged.
Returned Logitech Webcam
Logitech HD webcam exported for remote work setup abroad and returned to US. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 video camera returned within 3 years without improvement. No manufacturing processes applied overseas.
Returned GoPro Hero 10 Camera
GoPro Hero 10 action camera exported for content creation abroad and returned. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 video recording apparatus returned within 3 years unchanged. Essential character preserved without foreign manufacturing.
Returned Ring Video Doorbell
Ring Video Doorbell exported for installation demo and returned to inventory. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 video camera/intercom returned within 3 years without value increase. US goods re-entering in original condition.
Returned Amazon Echo Dot Speaker
Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker exported for market research and returned. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 audio apparatus returned within 3 years without manufacturing abroad. Condition and value unchanged.
Returned Fitbit Charge 5 Fitness Tracker
Fitbit Charge 5 exported for athlete testing abroad and returned intact. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 wearable transmission apparatus returned within 3 years without improvement. US-origin product qualifies duty-free.
Returned Nest Thermostat
Google Nest smart thermostat exported for building demo and returned. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 control apparatus returned within 3 years unchanged. No value-adding processes abroad.
Returned Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite exported for library demo program and returned. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 display apparatus returned within 3 years without manufacturing. US goods re-entering duty-free.
Returned Philips Hue Smart Bulb
Philips Hue LED smart bulb exported for lighting design showcase and returned. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 lighting/signaling apparatus returned within 3 years unchanged. No improvement abroad.
Returned Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset
Meta Oculus Quest 2 VR headset exported for developer conference and returned. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 display apparatus returned within 3 years without value advancement. US-origin product intact.