Articles for which duty free treatment is claimed under U.S. note 7(c) 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 7(c) 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 9802.00.80.48
US-Made Fabric Assembled Apparel Garment
Apparel garment assembled abroad from the U.S.-exported woven cotton fabric that was cut to pattern and sewn together with only incidental operations like cleaning and lubricating. This qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 per U.S. note 7(c) as the U.S. components retain their physical identity through assembly without advancement in value beyond assembly. The duty-free treatment applies specifically to the value of the U.S. fabric component.
US-Export Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
Electronic assemblies where U.S.-exported printed circuit boards are populated with components abroad using soldering and testing operations incidental to assembly. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 per note 7(c) as boards retain physical identity without advancement beyond permitted assembly. Duty-free applies only to U.S. PCB value.
US-Cut Leather Goods Assembled Abroad
Pre-cut leather pieces and linings exported from U.S., assembled into wallets and bags abroad using stitching and edge painting. 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) applies as leather retains physical identity through assembly process. Duty-free limited to U.S. leather value.
US-Export Glass Components Assembled
Tempered glass panels cut to size in U.S., assembled into shower door kits abroad with hardware. Qualifies 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) maintaining glass identity through assembly. Duty-free limited to U.S. glass value.
US-Machined Aluminum Extrusions Assembled
Custom aluminum extrusions with U.S. machining, assembled into window frames abroad. Meets 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) as extrusions retain identity. Duty-free applies to machined aluminum value.
US-Made Metal Furniture Frames Assembled
Metal furniture frames exported from U.S. in ready-to-assemble condition, then fitted with hardware and fabric covers abroad. Meets 9802.00.80.48 under note 7(c) as frames retain identity through assembly with only cleaning/painting incidental operations. Duty-free limited to frame value.
US-Engineered Plastic Automotive Panels
Injection-molded plastic body panels exported from U.S., assembled into vehicle trim modules abroad with clips and painting. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) maintaining panel identity through permitted assembly operations. Duty-free on U.S. panel value only.
US-Export Wooden Cabinet Components
Precision-machined wooden cabinet face frames and panels exported from U.S., assembled with hinges and finish applied abroad. Meets 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) criteria maintaining wood component identity. Duty-free applies to U.S. wood value only.
US-Made Textile Upholstery Assemblies
Pre-cut and sewn upholstery fabric sets exported from U.S., assembled onto frames abroad with foam padding. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) as fabric maintains identity through assembly. Duty-free limited to U.S. textile value.
US-Precision Metal Stampings Assembled
Progressive die stamped metal brackets exported from U.S., assembled into mounting assemblies abroad. 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) applies as stampings retain identity through permitted assembly. Duty-free on U.S. metal value.