Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor for sale
Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States who is not a returning resident thereof: > Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor 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 9804.00.20
Traveler's Cufflinks
Personal silver cufflinks worn with dress shirts abroad by business traveler. Articles of personal adornment under HTS 9804.00.20, owned and possessed prior to departure.
Personal Razor and Blades
Used safety razor with several replacement blades, personal grooming kit owned abroad. Toilet articles under 9804.00.20 for traveler's personal use only.
Used Scarf Cashmere
Personal cashmere scarf showing pilling from regular winter wear abroad. Wearing apparel under 9804.00.20 as pre-owned personal effect appropriate for owner's use.
Personal Nail Clipper
Used metal nail clipper/file combo from traveler's grooming kit abroad. Toilet article qualifying under HTS 9804.00.20 criteria for personal effects.
Traveler's Tie Clip
Personal gold tie clip worn with neckties abroad for business occasions. Personal adornment under 9804.00.20 as owned item in possession prior to US travel.
Personal Comb Pocket
Used folding pocket comb with wear from daily hair grooming abroad. Toilet article under HTS 9804.00.20 for traveler's personal exclusive use.
Personal Hairbrush
Used hairbrush with accumulated hair and wear patterns from owner's daily grooming abroad. Toilet article qualifying under 9804.00.20 as personal effect owned prior to US departure.
Personal Wedding Ring
A gold wedding band personally owned and worn by the traveler abroad for several years. This qualifies under HTS 9804.00.20 as an article of personal adornment actually owned and in the possession of the arriving person prior to departure for the US, intended solely for personal use.
Traveler's Leather Watch
A wristwatch with leather strap personally owned and used daily by the traveler for over a year abroad. Classifiable under 9804.00.20 as personal effects in possession prior to US departure, appropriate for personal use only.
Personal Necklace with Locket
Silver necklace with family photo locket worn regularly by traveler abroad. Meets 9804.00.20 criteria as pre-owned personal adornment in possession at departure time, solely for owner's personal use.
Used Leather Handbag
Personal leather handbag showing wear from daily use abroad by the traveler. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.20 as wearing apparel/personal effects owned and possessed prior to US travel, intended only for personal use.
Personal Earrings Gold Hoops
14k gold hoop earrings regularly worn by traveler abroad for personal adornment. Meets all 9804.00.20 requirements: owned, possessed prior to departure, personal use only, appropriate for owner.
Traveler's Toothbrush Kit
Personal oral hygiene kit with used toothbrush, floss, and travel toothpaste owned abroad. Toilet articles under 9804.00.20 as personal effects in possession prior to departure, for owner's exclusive use.
Personal Leather Belt
Worn leather dress belt matching traveler's wardrobe, owned and used abroad. Wearing apparel accessory under HTS 9804.00.20, possessed prior to US departure, personal use only.
Used Sunglasses Ray-Ban
Personal Ray-Ban sunglasses with nose pad wear from daily use abroad. Personal effects under 9804.00.20 as owned items in possession prior to travel, intended solely for wearer's personal use.