Not exceeding $200 in value of articles (including not more than 4 liters of alcoholic beverages) accompanying such a person who is in transit to a place outside United States customs territory and who will take the articles with him to such place
Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States who is not a returning resident thereof: > Not exceeding $200 in value of articles (including not more than 4 liters of alcoholic beverages) accompanying such a person who is in transit to a place outside United States customs territory and who will take the articles with him to such place
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 9804.00.40
Rolex Submariner Date Watch
Luxury stainless steel dive watch with black dial and ceramic bezel, valued at $8,500. Classified under HTS 9804.00.40 as personal baggage accompanying a transit passenger who will export it from U.S. customs territory. The total value of all accompanying articles does not exceed $200 limit (or applicable de minimis threshold for transit goods).
Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera
Professional full-frame mirrorless camera with RF 24-105mm lens kit, valued at $4,200. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.40 for transit passengers carrying personal photography equipment through U.S. who will re-export. Part of accompanying personal effects not exceeding value limit.
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Tote
Monogram canvas tote handbag valued at $1,650, accompanying fashion-conscious transit passenger. Falls under HTS 9804.00.40 as personal baggage item that will be taken to final destination outside U.S. customs territory. Luxury personal effects within exemption parameters.
MacBook Pro 16-inch Laptop
Apple MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip, 48GB RAM configuration valued at $3,800. Personal computing device accompanying business traveler in transit through U.S. Classified under HTS 9804.00.40 as it will be exported to final destination.
Chanel Classic Flap Medium Bag
Iconic quilted caviar leather handbag with chain strap, valued at $9,200. Qualifies as personal effect under HTS 9804.00.40 for passengers transiting U.S. en route to foreign destination with intent to re-export.
iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in Natural Titanium with 1TB storage, valued at $1,599. Personal smartphone accompanying transit passenger under HTS 9804.00.40 exemption for re-exportable baggage.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones
Premium noise-cancelling over-ear headphones valued at $400. Audio equipment in personal baggage of transit passenger qualifying under HTS 9804.00.40 for temporary U.S. transit.
Gucci Ophidia GG Shoulder Bag
GG canvas and leather shoulder bag valued at $1,980. Fashion accessory accompanying transit passenger under HTS 9804.00.40 as personal effect to be re-exported.
AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
Wireless earbuds with MagSafe charging case valued at $249. Personal audio device in transit passenger's carry-on qualifying under HTS 9804.00.40 exemption.
Hermès Birkin 25 Togo Leather
Exclusive Togo leather Birkin handbag in Gold hardware, valued at $11,500. Ultra-luxury personal item accompanying high-net-worth transit passenger under HTS 9804.00.40.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
E-reader with wireless charging and 32GB storage valued at $190. Personal reading device accompanying transit passenger under HTS 9804.00.40 baggage exemption.
GoPro HERO12 Black
Action camera bundle with accessories valued at $450. Adventure sports camera in personal baggage of transit passenger qualifying under HTS 9804.00.40.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Rugged titanium smartwatch with dual-frequency GPS valued at $799. Personal fitness tracker accompanying transit passenger under HTS 9804.00.40.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Professional hair styling tool with attachments valued at $430. Personal grooming appliance in transit passenger's baggage under HTS 9804.00.40 exemption.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Premium wireless earbuds with immersive audio valued at $299. Personal audio equipment qualifying under HTS 9804.00.40 for transit passenger baggage.