Articles provided for in chapter 97
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 97
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 9801.00.10.97
Exported Oil Painting on Canvas
An original oil painting on canvas created by a U.S. artist, exported for exhibition, and returned within 3 years without any alterations. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.97 as a Chapter 97 artwork returned after export, meeting duty-free reimport requirements for U.S. goods not advanced in value abroad.
Returned American Sculpture
Bronze sculpture by U.S. artist exported for international art fair display, returned unchanged within 2 years. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.97 for duty-free reimport as Chapter 97 artwork not improved in condition abroad.
Exported U.S. Drawing Collection
Set of original charcoal and ink drawings by American artist, shipped abroad for gallery showing and returned intact. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.97 as Chapter 97 drawings returned after export without condition improvement.
Returned U.S. Print Portfolio
Limited edition prints personally pulled by American artist, exported for overseas exhibition, returned without framing or matting changes. Classified under 9801.00.10.97 as Chapter 97 original prints of U.S. origin.
Reimported American Photograph
Large format silver gelatin photograph by U.S. photographer, exported for museum loan, returned in original condition. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.97 as Chapter 97 photographic artwork not advanced abroad.
Exported U.S. Mixed Media Artwork
Mixed media collage by American artist using U.S.-sourced materials, sent abroad for biennial, returned unchanged. HTS 9801.00.10.97 applies to Chapter 97 original artworks reimported without improvement.
Returned Contemporary U.S. Installation
Site-specific installation artwork disassembled, exported for international survey, reassembled domestically from same components. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.97 as unchanged Chapter 97 artwork.
Reimported U.S. Artist Book
Limited edition artist book with original drawings, exported for book fair, returned intact. Classified under 9801.00.10.97 as Chapter 97 original artwork in book form, not advanced abroad.