Professional books, implements, instruments and tools of trade, occupation or employment (not including theatrical scenery, properties or apparel, and not including articles for use in any manufacturing establishment, for any other person or for sale), owned and used by him abroad
Articles by or for the account of any person emigrating from a foreign country to the United States: > Professional books, implements, instruments and tools of trade, occupation or employment (not including theatrical scenery, properties or apparel, and not including articles for use in any manufacturing establishment, for any other person or for sale), owned and used by him abroad
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 9804.00.15
Doctor's Diagnostic Stethoscope
A high-quality Littmann cardiology stethoscope owned and used by a migrating physician abroad for patient examinations. This professional instrument falls under HTS 9804.00.15 as it qualifies as a doctor's tool of trade, personally owned and used in medical practice overseas, imported by the emigrating doctor for continued professional use.
Architect's Drafting Table Kit
A portable drafting table with T-square, parallel rule, and drawing instruments owned by an emigrating architect, used abroad for professional blueprint creation. Classifies under 9804.00.15 as professional tools of the architectural trade, personally owned and imported for continued professional use.
Surgeon's Surgical Instrument Set
Personal set of scalpel handles, forceps, retractors, and needle holders owned by an emigrating surgeon, used in operating rooms abroad. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.15 as professional surgical instruments of trade, imported by the owner for continued medical practice.
Lawyer's Leather Briefcase with Legal Files
Professional leather briefcase containing owned law books, legal pads, and case files used by an emigrating attorney abroad. Falls under 9804.00.15 as lawyer's professional implements and books of trade, personally owned for continued legal practice.
Teacher's Educational Resource Kit
Portable kit with owned textbooks, lesson planning binders, grading tools, and teaching aids used abroad by an emigrating teacher. Classifies under HTS 9804.00.15 as professional books and implements of the teaching occupation.
Photographer's Professional Camera Kit
DSLR camera body, owned lenses, tripod, and lighting equipment used professionally abroad by an emigrating photographer. Qualifies under 9804.00.15 as photographer's instruments and tools of trade.
Engineer's Surveying Instrument Set
Laser level, theodolite, measuring tapes, and tripod owned by civil engineer used on construction sites abroad. Professional engineering tools qualify under HTS 9804.00.15 for emigrating professionals.
Chef's Professional Kitchen Knife Set
High-carbon steel knives (chef's, paring, boning) owned by executive chef used in professional kitchens abroad. Culinary professional implements qualify under HTS 9804.00.15.
Pilot's Navigation Toolkit
Flight computer, plotter, charts, and navigation instruments owned by commercial pilot used abroad. Aviation professional tools qualify under HTS 9804.00.15 for emigrating pilots.
Musician's Professional Violin
Handmade Stradivarius-model violin with bow and case owned by concert violinist used in performances abroad. Professional musical instrument qualifies under HTS 9804.00.15.
Veterinarian's Diagnostic Kit
Otoscope, ophthalmoscope, thermometer, and stethoscope owned by emigrating veterinarian used in animal clinics abroad. Professional veterinary instruments under HTS 9804.00.15.
Journalist's Press Camera Equipment
Professional press camera, lenses, and notebooks owned by foreign correspondent used abroad. Classified under HTS 9804.00.15 as journalist's professional instruments.
Dentist's Portable Examination Kit
Portable dental mirror, explorer, scaler, and curing light owned by emigrating dentist used in clinics abroad. Professional dental tools qualify under HTS 9804.00.15.
Research Scientist's Laboratory Notebook Set
Multiple volumes of owned lab notebooks, pipettes, and specimen slides used by research scientist abroad. Professional scientific implements under HTS 9804.00.15.
Accountant's Professional Calculator and Files
Financial calculator, owned client files, and audit tools used by CPA abroad. Professional accounting implements qualify under HTS 9804.00.15 for emigrating accountants.