Exhibition or use at any public exposition, fair or conference
Articles, when returned after having been exported for use temporarily abroad solely for any of the following purposes, if imported by or for the account of the person who exported them: > Exhibition or use at any public exposition, fair or conference
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 9801.00.60
Exhibition Trade Show Booth Panels
Modular aluminum frame panels with fabric graphics used for constructing temporary trade show booths. Exported temporarily for display at international trade fairs like CES or Canton Fair, then returned to the U.S. exhibitor. Classified under HTS 9801.00.60 as articles returned after temporary export solely for exhibition at public expositions.
Museum Artifact Display Cases
Custom glass and acrylic display cases for museum artifacts loaned to international exhibitions. Exported temporarily for cultural shows like the British Museum's international tours. Returned after exhibition period per loan agreements under HTS 9801.00.60.
Automotive Prototype Show Vehicles
Pre-production concept cars displayed at international auto shows like Geneva Motor Show. Exported by U.S. manufacturers for temporary exhibition then returned for further testing. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.60 for vehicles used solely at public conferences.
Fashion Week Runway Display Mannequins
High-end fiberglass mannequins used in international fashion week runway shows. Exported by U.S. designers for Paris/ Milan Fashion Weeks then returned. Covered under HTS 9801.00.60 for temporary exhibition use.
Corporate Product Launch Demo Units
Electronics demonstration units for corporate product launch events at international conferences. Exported for CES, MWC keynotes then returned to U.S. headquarters. HTS 9801.00.60 applies to temporary conference exhibition.
Art Gallery Loan Paintings
Original paintings loaned to international art fairs like Art Basel or Frieze. Exported temporarily by U.S. galleries for public exhibition then returned. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.60 for temporary art exposition use.
Medical Equipment Conference Demos
MRI scanners and surgical robots displayed at international medical conferences. Exported for RSNA, MEDICA trade shows then returned to U.S. facilities. HTS 9801.00.60 covers temporary medical exposition use.
Wine Tasting Competition Bottles
Premium wine bottles entered in international competitions like Decanter World Wine Awards. Exported temporarily for judging then returned unsold to U.S. wineries. Covered by HTS 9801.00.60 for public conference use.
Engineering Prototype Machinery
3D printing prototypes displayed at manufacturing trade shows like Formnext. Exported by U.S. engineering firms for technical demonstrations then returned. HTS 9801.00.60 applies to temporary public conference exhibition.
Architectural Model Mockups
Scale model building mockups displayed at international architecture conferences. Exported for AIA conventions and biennales then returned to U.S. firms. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.60 for temporary exposition use.
Drone Technology Show Prototypes
UAV prototypes exhibited at drone industry conferences like DroneX. Exported for flight demonstrations then returned to U.S. developers. HTS 9801.00.60 covers temporary public technology expositions.
Interactive Museum Exhibit Panels
Touchscreen interactive history exhibit panels loaned to science museums worldwide. Exported for temporary installation at public expositions then returned. Covered by HTS 9801.00.60 for museum conference use.
Trade Fair Lighting Truss Systems
Aluminum lighting truss frameworks for trade show stage lighting. Exported for concert equipment exhibitions like NAMM Show then returned. HTS 9801.00.60 applies to temporary public fair use.
Book Fair Display Stacks
Modular literature display shelving for international book fairs like Frankfurt Book Fair. Exported by U.S. publishers for temporary exhibition then returned. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.60 for public conference use.