Any article of metal (as defined in U.S. note 3(e) of this subchapter) manufactured in the United States or subjected to a process of manufacture in the United States, if exported for further processing, and if the exported article as processed outside the United States, or the article which results from the processing outside the United States, is returned to the United States for further processing
Articles returned to the United States after having been exported to be advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means: > Any article of metal (as defined in U.S. note 3(e) of this subchapter) manufactured in the United States or subjected to a process of manufacture in the United States, if exported for further processing, and if the exported article as processed outside the United States, or the article which results from the processing outside the United States, is returned to the United States for further processing
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 9802.00.60.00
US-Made Steel Automotive Stampings Processed in Mexico
Steel stampings manufactured from US steel sheet in American factories are exported to Mexico for bending, welding, and assembly into automotive subassemblies. The processed components are then returned to US assembly plants for final vehicle integration. Classified under 9802.00.60.00 as US-origin metal articles exported for further metalworking processing abroad before reimport.
American Aluminum Aircraft Panels Anodized Overseas
Aluminum sheet fabricated into aircraft skin panels in US aerospace facilities, exported to Europe for chemical anodizing and surface treatment, then returned for final aircraft assembly. The metal undergoes value-adding surface processing abroad while retaining US manufacture origin. HTS 9802.00.60.00 covers such metal articles processed overseas.
US Stainless Steel Medical Instrument Components EDM Processed
Precision stainless steel blanks machined in US medical device facilities, exported to Asia for electrical discharge machining (EDM) to create complex surgical instrument geometries, returned for final grinding and sterilization. The intricate EDM processing improves the metal articles' condition and value abroad. Covered by 9802.00.60.00 for US metal exports further processed.
American Titanium Turbine Blades Heat Treated Abroad
Titanium turbine blades forged and rough machined in US facilities, exported to specialized foreign heat treatment centers for precision thermal processing and stress relieving, then returned for final CNC finishing. The critical heat treatment constitutes further metal manufacturing abroad. HTS 9802.00.60.00 applies to such US-origin metal articles.
US Copper Electrical Connector Stamping and Plating
Precision copper alloy strip stamped into electrical connector shapes in American facilities, exported to Asia for selective gold plating and nickel underplating, returned for final assembly into wiring harnesses. The electroplating adds significant value and improves contact properties. Classified under 9802.00.60.00 for US metal further processed abroad.
American Steel Pressure Vessel Heads Cold Formed
Carbon steel plates rolled into pressure vessel heads in US fabrication shops, exported to foreign facilities for cold forming, dishing, and knuckling operations, returned for final welding and testing. The cold forming constitutes significant metalworking manufacturing abroad. HTS 9802.00.60.00 covers US-origin metal articles so processed.
US Aluminum Heat Sink Extrusions Anodized
Complex aluminum extrusions produced from US billet in American extrusion plants, exported for hard coat anodizing and chromate conversion coating, returned for electronics assembly. The surface treatments are critical manufacturing processes improving thermal and corrosion properties. Covered by 9802.00.60.00 metal processing provision.
American Brass Valve Bodies Machined Overseas
Forged brass valve bodies produced in US foundries, exported to precision CNC machining centers abroad for multi-axis contouring and porting, returned for final assembly and testing. The complex machining constitutes further metal manufacture improving functional properties. HTS 9802.00.60.00 applies to such returned US metal articles.
US Steel Scaffolding Tube Ends Swaged
Steel tubing produced in US mills, exported to foreign facilities for rotary swaging of coupling ends and safety features, returned for scaffolding frame assembly. The swaging process cold works the metal ends creating precise connection geometries. Classified under 9802.00.60.00 for US metal further manufactured abroad.
American Magnesium Die Castings Surface Treated
Magnesium alloy die castings produced in US foundries for automotive applications, exported for chemical conversion coating and painting, returned for engine assembly. The surface treatments prevent corrosion and prepare for adhesive bonding. HTS 9802.00.60.00 covers US-origin magnesium metal processed abroad.
US Nickel Alloy Turbine Wheel Blanks Multi-Axis Machined
Inconel turbine wheel blanks forged in American facilities, exported to 5-axis CNC centers abroad for complex blade profiling, returned for final balancing and coating. The precision machining creates the functional airfoil geometry. Covered by 9802.00.60.00 for US metal articles further manufactured.
American Steel Roller Bearing Races Ground Overseas
Steel bearing races turned in US facilities, exported for precision OD/ID grinding and honing, returned for bearing assembly. The grinding achieves critical roundness and surface finish specifications. HTS 9802.00.60.00 applies to such US-origin steel processing.
US Aluminum Beverage Can Stock Litho Printed
Aluminum sheet coil produced in US rolling mills, exported for lithographic printing of beverage branding, returned for can forming operations. The printing adds significant value through multi-color graphics and protective coatings. Classified under 9802.00.60.00 metal processing.
American Copper Heat Exchanger Tubes Finned
Copper tubes extruded in US facilities, exported for high-fin rotary finning operations creating extended surface area, returned for heat exchanger core assembly. The finning dramatically increases heat transfer surface. HTS 9802.00.60.00 covers US copper further processed.
US Steel Wind Tower Flange Sections Plasma Cut
Heavy steel plate sections rolled in US mills, exported for precision plasma contour cutting of wind tower flange profiles, returned for welding into complete hubs. The plasma cutting creates exact bolt circle geometries. Classified under 9802.00.60.00 for US steel processing.