Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 2(b) to this subchapter
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 > Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 2(b) to this subchapter
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 9802.00.80.40
US-Made Fabric Assembled Garment
Apparel garments assembled abroad from 100% U.S.-exported cut fabric pieces using only assembly operations like sewing and incidental painting of buttons. The U.S. fabric components retain their physical identity and are not advanced beyond assembly, qualifying for duty-free entry under HTS 9802.00.80.40 per U.S. note 2(b) to subchapter II.
American Leather Assembled Handbags
Designer handbags assembled abroad exclusively from U.S.-exported pre-cut leather panels, linings, and hardware using sewing and riveting. Components retain identity through assembly process with only cleaning/painting of fittings, qualifying under 9802.00.80.40 per note 2(b).
US Plywood Furniture Panels Assembled Chairs
Dining chairs assembled abroad from U.S.-exported pre-cut plywood panels, glued and finished with minor painting. Plywood components retain form and identity through permitted assembly operations, qualifying for 9802.00.80.40 duty-free treatment.
American Metal Frames Assembled Eyeglasses
Eyeglass frames assembled abroad from U.S.-exported pre-formed metal temples, fronts, and hinges using soldering and lens installation. Components unchanged in form except by assembly, qualifying under 9802.00.80.40.
US-Export Wheels Assembled Bicycles
Bicycles assembled abroad from U.S.-exported complete wheelsets, frames, and handlebars using bolt-on assembly with lubrication/painting. U.S. components retain physical identity qualifying for 9802.00.80.40 duty-free entry.
Patented US Plastic Assembled Toys
Action figures assembled abroad from U.S.-exported injection-molded plastic body parts using snap-fit and glue assembly. Components retain identity through permitted operations, qualifying under 9802.00.80.40 per note 2(b).
US Circuit Boards Assembled Computers
Desktop computers assembled abroad from U.S.-exported populated motherboards and cases using screw assembly and cable connection. U.S. electronic components retain identity qualifying for 9802.00.80.40 treatment.
American Aluminum Assembled Luggage
Hard-shell luggage cases assembled abroad from U.S.-exported pre-formed aluminum panels using riveting and hinge installation. Panels retain form through assembly, qualifying under 9802.00.80.40.
US-Engineered Plastic Assembled Furniture
Modular plastic shelving units assembled abroad from U.S.-exported injection-molded components using snap-fit connectors. Plastic parts unchanged except by assembly qualify for 9802.00.80.40 duty-free.
Patented US Fabric Assembled Backpacks
Technical backpacks assembled abroad from U.S.-exported pre-cut nylon fabrics, webbing, and frames using sewing and hardware attachment. Fabric components retain identity qualifying under 9802.00.80.40.
US-Preformed Wheels Assembled Roller Skates
Inline skates assembled abroad from U.S.-exported pre-molded wheels, frames, and bearings using axle assembly. Components retain form qualifying for 9802.00.80.40 duty-free treatment.
American Canvas Assembled Tents
Camping tents assembled abroad from U.S.-exported pre-cut canvas, poles, and floor panels using sewing and pole sleeving. Canvas retains identity through assembly qualifying under 9802.00.80.40.
US-Stamped Metal Assembled Cookware
Cookware sets assembled abroad from U.S.-exported stamped pot bodies, lids, and handles using rivet attachment. Metal components unchanged except by assembly qualify for 9802.00.80.40.
Patented US Plastic Assembled Luggage Tags
Identification tags assembled abroad from U.S.-exported molded plastic bodies and inserts using snap assembly. Components retain physical identity qualifying under 9802.00.80.40 duty-free provision.
US-Engineered Fabric Assembled Umbrellas
Golf umbrellas assembled abroad from U.S.-exported pre-cut canopy fabric and ribs using sewing and hub assembly. Fabric components retain identity through permitted operations qualifying for 9802.00.80.40.