Other
Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting > 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
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 9802.00.80
US-Made iPhone Housing Assembled in China
Aluminum iPhone housings fabricated in the United States are exported to China where they are assembled with imported electronic components into complete smartphones. The US-made housings retain their physical identity and are only subjected to assembly operations abroad. This qualifies under HTS 9802.00.80 as the components were exported ready for assembly without further fabrication.
American-Made Furniture Frame Sofa Assembly
Wooden sofa frames completely fabricated in the US are exported to Asia where imported fabric, foam, and springs are assembled around the frames to create finished upholstered sofas. The frames retain their physical identity and are only painted and assembled abroad. Qualifies under 9802.00.80 for duty only on upholstery materials.
US-Manufactured Bicycle Frame Assembly
High-end aluminum bicycle frames fabricated entirely in the United States are exported to Mexico for assembly with imported wheels, drivetrain, and components. Frames undergo only assembly, cleaning, and painting abroad while maintaining original form. Perfect example of 9802.00.80 treatment.
American Door Frame Office Furniture Assembly
Steel door frames and panels fabricated in US factories are exported to assembly plants in Asia where they become complete office partition systems with imported glass and hardware. US components only cleaned, painted, and assembled abroad. Classic 9802.00.80 application.
US-Made Guitar Body Electric Guitar Assembly
Premium solid body electric guitar bodies crafted from US tonewoods are exported to Asia for final assembly with imported electronics, necks, and hardware. Bodies undergo only finishing, cleaning, and assembly - retaining original US-crafted form. Ideal 9802.00.80 candidate.
American Watch Case Luxury Watch Assembly
Precision stainless steel watch cases machined in US facilities exported to Switzerland for assembly with Swiss movements and dials. Cases cleaned, polished, and assembled only abroad. Perfect example of high-value 9802.00.80 application.
US-Alloy Wheelset Bicycle Assembly
Aerospace-grade alloy bicycle wheelsets manufactured in the US shipped to Taiwan for assembly onto imported frames with foreign tires and tubes. Wheelsets cleaned, trued, and assembled only - retaining US specifications completely. Strong 9802.00.80 candidate.
US-Frame Commercial Refrigerator Assembly
Stainless steel frames and doors fabricated in US plants exported to Mexico for assembly with imported compressors and insulation into commercial reach-in refrigerators. Frames painted and assembled only abroad. Meets all 9802.00.80 criteria.
American PCB Automotive Lighting Assembly
US-designed printed circuit boards for automotive LED headlights exported to assembly in China with imported LED chips and lenses. PCBs assembled, cleaned, and conformal coated only. Classic high-tech 9802.00.80 application.
US-Machined Pump Housing Assembly
Precision CNC-machined pump housings from US domestic alloys exported to India for assembly with imported impellers and motors into complete industrial pumps. Housings cleaned, painted, and bolted together only. Perfect 9802.00.80 industrial example.
US-Cast Engine Block Assembly
High-performance aluminum engine blocks cast and machined in US foundries exported to assembly plants for integration with imported cylinder heads and internals. Blocks cleaned, painted, and assembled only abroad. Premium 9802.00.80 automotive application.
US-Fabricated Tractor Cab Assembly
Complete tractor cabs manufactured in the United States are shipped to Mexico for final assembly onto imported chassis and engines to create finished tractors. The US cabs undergo only assembly and painting operations abroad while retaining their original form. This meets 9802.00.80 requirements for US components assembled abroad.
US-Made Laptop Chassis Assembly
Precision-machined laptop chassis produced in the US are shipped to Taiwan for integration with imported motherboards, screens, and batteries into complete notebook computers. Chassis retain physical identity through only assembly and cosmetic finishing abroad. Qualifies for 9802.00.80 duty exclusion on chassis value.
US-Engineered Medical Device Housing Assembly
Precision plastic housings for medical diagnostic equipment injection molded in the US are exported for assembly with imported electronics in Ireland. Housings cleaned, painted, and assembled only - retaining full physical identity. Meets all 9802.00.80 criteria perfectly.