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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: > 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 9801.00.10.98
Returned Apple iPhone 12 Pro
A used Apple iPhone 12 Pro smartphone originally exported from the US for personal use abroad and returned within 3 years without any modifications, repairs, or manufacturing processes. This qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.98 as a US product returned unchanged in condition or value. No advancement in value occurred while abroad, meeting the strict criteria for duty-free reimportation.
Returned Taylor 814ce Acoustic Guitar
Premium Taylor 814ce acoustic guitar manufactured in the US, exported for international performance tour, and returned unchanged within 3 years. No refinishing, part replacement, or manufacturing occurred abroad. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.98 as US goods returned without value advancement.
Returned Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler
Yeti Tundra 65 hard cooler made in USA, exported for international expedition, returned within 3 years with only cosmetic travel wear but no repairs or modifications. Meets 9801.00.10.98 criteria as unchanged US product without manufacturing advancement abroad.
Returned KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Mixer
US-made KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. stand mixer exported for overseas cooking demonstrations, returned unchanged within 3 years. No foreign parts, repairs, or condition improvements occurred, qualifying under HTS 9801.00.10.98.
Returned Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Patagonia Nano Puff insulated jacket manufactured in USA, exported for mountaineering expedition, returned within 3 years with normal wear but no repairs, cleaning services, or modifications abroad. Qualifies as US goods returned unchanged per 9801.00.10.98.
Returned Trek Madone SLR Road Bike
High-end Trek Madone SLR carbon road bicycle assembled in USA, exported for international racing circuit, returned within 3 years without frame damage repairs, component swaps, or tune-ups abroad. Meets strict 9801.00.10.98 unchanged condition requirements.
Returned Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones
Bose QC35 noise-cancelling headphones manufactured in USA, exported for business travel, returned within 3 years with original packaging and no battery replacements, repairs, or modifications. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.98 as returned unchanged US goods.
Returned Leatherman Wave Multitool
Leatherman Wave stainless steel multitool made in USA, exported for field work abroad, returned within 3 years with all original blades/tools intact and no sharpening, replacement, or modifications performed. Perfect example of 9801.00.10.98 application.
Returned Filson Tin Cloth Briefcase
Filson original briefcase made from US-manufactured tin cloth and leather, exported for business travel, returned within 3 years showing normal wear but no repairs, waterproofing, or hardware replacement abroad. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.98.
Returned New Balance 990v5 Sneakers
New Balance Made in USA 990v5 running shoes exported for athletic competition abroad, returned within 3 years with original soles, laces, and construction intact despite competition wear. No foreign resoling or modifications occurred, qualifying for 9801.00.10.98.
Returned Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman
Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman knife assembled in USA facility, exported for outdoor guiding work, returned within 3 years with all 15 functions original and unserviced. No blade sharpening or tool replacement occurred abroad, meeting 9801.00.10.98 standards.
Returned L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Bag
L.L.Bean heavyweight cotton Boat and Tote canvas bag manufactured in Maine, USA, exported for beach use abroad, returned within 3 years showing saltwater exposure wear but no repairs, patches, or handle replacements. Perfect 9801.00.10.98 candidate.
Returned Weber Genesis II Grill
Weber Genesis II-335 gas grill manufactured in USA, exported for international cooking competition, returned within 3 years with original burners, grates, and no foreign servicing. Normal cooking residue but no condition improvement qualifies for 9801.00.10.98.
Returned Shimano Dura-Ace Crankset
Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 crankset assembled in USA facility, exported with racing bicycle for international competition, returned within 3 years without chainring replacement, bearing service, or modifications. Competition wear only qualifies under 9801.00.10.98.
Returned Carhartt Double Front Dungarees
Carhartt men's double front dungaree work pants made in USA, exported for construction supervision abroad, returned within 3 years showing work wear but no knee pad pockets added, hemmed, or repaired. Original rivets and stitching intact for 9801.00.10.98.