United States Government property, returned to the United States without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any means while abroad, entered by the United States Government or a contractor to the United States Government, and certified by the importer as United States Government property
United States Government property, returned to the United States without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any means while abroad, entered by the United States Government or a contractor to the United States Government, and certified by the importer as United States Government property
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 9801.00.11.00
Chemical Detection Equipment JCAD M4A1
Joint Chemical Agent Detector M4A1 units owned by US military, field tested abroad, returned in original condition. 9801.00.11.00 duty-free entry with certification.
US Army M4 Carbine Rifle
Standard issue M4 carbine rifle owned by the US Government, sent abroad for training exercises and returned unchanged. Classified under HTS 9801.00.11.00 as US Government property returned without advancement in value or improvement in condition, entered by a government contractor with proper certification.
F-35 Fighter Jet Landing Gear Assembly
Landing gear components from US Air Force F-35 aircraft, temporarily sent overseas for maintenance inspection and returned in original condition. Qualifies under 9801.00.11.00 as US Government property entered by defense contractor with certification of no condition improvement.
US Navy AN/SPY-6 Radar Transmitter
Naval radar transmitter unit owned by US Navy, deployed on destroyer for testing then returned unchanged to US contractor facility. Classified 9801.00.11.00 as certified US Government property with no value advancement abroad.
Humvee Military Vehicle (HMMWV)
US Army High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle sent abroad for joint military exercises, returned without modifications. Enters under 9801.00.11.00 as US Government property certified by Army contractor with no condition improvement.
Predator Drone Surveillance Camera
MQ-9 Reaper drone electro-optical camera system, US Air Force property tested overseas and returned unchanged. Classified under 9801.00.11.00 with importer certification as government property entered by defense contractor.
US Coast Guard 25ft Defender Class Boat
25-foot rigid hull inflatable boat owned by US Coast Guard, used in joint maritime operations abroad then returned. Qualifies for 9801.00.11.00 as certified government property with no advancement in value or condition change.
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
US Marine Corps JLTV sent for NATO exercises, returned to US without alterations. Enters duty-free under 9801.00.11.00 as certified US Government property imported by military contractor.
AN/PRC-163 Handheld Radio
US Special Forces tactical radio temporarily deployed overseas for operations, returned unchanged. Classified 9801.00.11.00 as US Government property with contractor certification of original condition.
Patriot Missile System Launcher
MIM-104 Patriot missile launcher owned by US Army, sent abroad for allied training, returned without improvement. Duty-free under 9801.00.11.00 with government contractor certification.
Black Hawk Helicopter Rotor Blades
UH-60 Black Hawk main rotor blades, US Army property inspected overseas and returned unchanged. Classified 9801.00.11.00 as certified government property entered by aviation contractor.
M1 Abrams Tank Track Assembly
Track system from US Army M1A2 Abrams tank, used in desert training abroad, returned in original condition. Enters under 9801.00.11.00 as certified US Government property.
EOD Robot TALON
Foster-Miller TALON explosive ordnance disposal robot, US military property deployed overseas, returned unchanged. 9801.00.11.00 classification with contractor certification.
Night Vision Goggles AN/PVS-31
US Special Operations Command AN/PVS-31 binocular night vision goggles used in training abroad, returned original. Duty-free 9801.00.11.00 entry by government contractor.
Satellite Communication Terminal AN/PSC-5
US Air Force SATCOM terminal used for joint operations overseas, returned without modification. Classified 9801.00.11.00 as certified government communications property.