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
Products classified under HTS 9802.00.80.69
Assembled iPhone with US-Made Processor
Apple iPhone assembled in China using a US-fabricated A-series processor chip that was exported ready for assembly. The processor retains its physical identity and is only incorporated via standard assembly processes without further fabrication. This qualifies under 9802.00.80.69 as it meets the criteria for US components assembled abroad with only incidental operations.
Assembled Laptop with US Motherboard
Dell laptop assembled abroad using a US-manufactured motherboard exported ready for final assembly. The motherboard maintains its form and is joined via standard connectors with only painting and testing performed overseas. Classified under 9802.00.80.69 for duty-free treatment on the US component value.
Assembled Camera with US Image Sensor
Canon DSLR camera assembled abroad incorporating US-fabricated CMOS image sensor exported ready for lens integration. Sensor socketed and tested with lens calibration as incidental operations. 9802.00.80.69 applies to sensor.
Assembled Tractor with US Engine
John Deere tractor assembled overseas incorporating a US-made diesel engine exported ready for installation. The engine retains physical identity through bolting and connection processes with lubrication as the only incidental operation. Qualifies for 9802.00.80.69 treatment on engine value.
Assembled Furniture with US Hardware
IKEA cabinet assembled abroad using US-manufactured drawer slides and hinges exported ready for installation. Hardware components retain identity through simple screwing/fastening with no further fabrication. 9802.00.80.69 applies to duty-free return of US hardware value.
Assembled Medical Device with US Sensor
Patient monitor assembled overseas incorporating US-manufactured vital signs sensor exported ready for integration. Sensor calibrated and connected via plug-in assembly with cleaning as incidental operation. 9802.00.80.69 provides duty relief on US sensor value.
Assembled Bicycle with US Frame
Trek bicycle assembled abroad using US-fabricated aluminum frame exported ready for wheel/drivetrain assembly. Frame painted and components attached via standard fasteners. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.69 for frame value duty relief.
Assembled Solar Panel with US Cells
Solar panel assembled overseas using US-manufactured photovoltaic cells exported ready for encapsulation. Cells interconnected via tabbing/ribbons with framing as assembly process. 9802.00.80.69 applies to US cell value.
Assembled Drone with US Flight Controller
DJI drone assembled abroad incorporating US-manufactured flight control board exported ready for installation. Board programmed and mounted with propeller balancing as incidental operations. 9802.00.80.69 duty relief on controller.
Assembled Gaming Console with US Chipset
PlayStation console assembled overseas using US-fabricated GPU chipset exported ready for motherboard integration. Chipset retains identity through socketed installation and thermal paste application. 9802.00.80.69 treatment applies.
Assembled Wind Turbine with US Generator
Vestas wind turbine nacelle assembled abroad incorporating US-manufactured generator exported ready for gearbox integration. Generator bolted and electrically connected with alignment as assembly process. 9802.00.80.69 duty-free on generator.
Assembled Robot Arm with US Controller
FANUC industrial robot assembled overseas using US-manufactured motion controller exported ready for arm integration. Controller rack-mounted with cable routing as assembly operations. Qualifies under 9802.00.80.69.
Assembled EV Battery Pack with US Modules
Tesla battery pack assembled overseas using US-manufactured battery modules exported ready for pack integration. Modules interconnected via busbars with thermal management assembly. 9802.00.80.69 duty relief on modules.
Assembled Server with US Processor
HPE server assembled abroad incorporating US-fabricated server processor exported ready for motherboard population. Processor socketed with heatsink installation as assembly process. 9802.00.80.69 treatment for processor.