Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture and similar household effects, if actually used abroad by him or by him and his family not less than one year, and not intended for any other person, or for sale
Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States from a foreign country: > Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture and similar household effects, if actually used abroad by him or by him and his family not less than one year, and not intended for any other person, or for sale
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 9804.00.05
Used Queen Size Bed Frame
A metal queen-size bed frame used in an Australian rental home for 18 months, with mattress indentations and rust spots from coastal humidity. Meets HTS 9804.00.05 criteria as usual household furniture used abroad by the owner for over one year, not for sale.
Used Pine Bookshelf
A pine bookshelf loaded with personal books for two years in a London flat, with sagging shelves from heavy use. Falls under HTS 9804.00.05 as usual household furniture used abroad by owner for over one year, accompanying personal library.
Worn Leather Sofa
Three-seat leather sofa with cracked cushions from three years in Dubai villa, used by returning executive family. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as reasonable living room furniture actually used abroad over one year.
Used Mahogany Dresser
Six-drawer mahogany dresser with personal clothing marks from 15 months in Singapore bedroom. Classifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as usual bedroom furniture used abroad by owner over one year, not intended for sale.
Worn Oak Desk
Oak pedestal desk with ink stains and keyboard drawer wear from 20 months home office in Germany. Classifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as usual household furniture used abroad over one year.
Used Upholstered Bench
Bedroom upholstered bench with fabric wear from shoe storage during two-year Tokyo posting. Qualifies as similar household effect under HTS 9804.00.05, used abroad over one year.
Personal Cookbook Collection
75 cookbooks with food stains and margin notes from daily use in Spanish kitchen over 16 months. Falls under HTS 9804.00.05 as books actually used abroad by owner/family over one year.
Used Maple Nightstands
Pair of maple nightstands with lamp scars and drawer wear from master bedroom in London for 19 months. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as usual bedroom furniture used abroad over one year by couple.
Used Leather Recliner Armchair
A well-worn leather recliner armchair used daily in a European apartment for over two years by an expat family. This qualifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as 'usual and reasonable furniture' actually used abroad for at least one year, imported by the owner upon return to the US, not intended for sale. It bears visible signs of personal use like seat impressions and minor scuffs.
Antique Oak Dining Table
A 19th-century oak dining table used in a family home in Canada for three years, showing knife marks and polish wear from daily meals. Classifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as reasonable household furniture actually used abroad by the owner and family for over one year, imported for continued personal use.
Worn Teak Coffee Table
A teak coffee table with ring stains and leg scratches from five years in a Thai living room, used by a diplomat family. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as reasonable household furniture actually used abroad over one year, imported by owner upon repatriation.
Vintage Wool Area Rug
A 9x12 wool area rug used under dining table in France for four years, with threadbare spots and pet stains. Classifies as 'similar household effects' under HTS 9804.00.05, actually used abroad over one year by family, not for sale.
Used Kitchen Dinette Set
Four-person kitchen dinette set (table + chairs) used daily in Mexico City apartment for 22 months. Meets HTS 9804.00.05 as usual household furniture actually used abroad by owner/family over one year, imported intact.
Personal Reference Library
Collection of 150 used professional books (law texts, cookbooks) read daily for two years in Brussels office/home. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as 'books, libraries' actually used abroad by owner over one year.
Used China Cabinet
Glass-door china cabinet displaying family heirlooms for 28 months in Italian countryside home. Meets HTS 9804.00.05 as reasonable household furniture used abroad over one year by family.