All personal and household effects taken abroad by him or for his account
Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States who is a returning resident thereof (including American citizens who are residents of American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States): > All personal and household effects taken abroad by him or for his account
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 9804.00.45
Returning Resident's Wardrobe Collection
A complete set of clothing items taken abroad by a U.S. resident returning home, including suits, dresses, casual wear, and accessories. These personal effects qualify under HTS 9804.00.45 as they were owned and used by the individual during their time abroad and accompany them upon return. The provision exempts such effects from duty when imported by returning U.S. residents.
Professional Laptop Computer
A personal laptop taken abroad for work by a returning U.S. resident, including installed software and accessories. Classifies under HTS 9804.00.45 as a personal effect owned and used abroad by the resident. Duty-free upon return accompanying the owner.
Family Photo Albums and Frames
Personal family photo albums, framed pictures, and digital photo frames taken abroad by returning resident. These household effects document family history and were used in the resident's abroad residence. Exempt under HTS 9804.00.45 as personal property accompanying return.
Personal Jewelry Collection
Individually owned jewelry pieces like necklaces, rings, and watches worn abroad by returning U.S. resident. Qualifies as personal effects under HTS 9804.00.45 when accompanying the owner upon return from residence abroad. Excludes items for resale.
Kitchen Appliance Set
Personal kitchen appliances like coffee maker, toaster, and blender taken abroad for household use by returning resident. These household effects under HTS 9804.00.45 return duty-free when owned and used in foreign residence.
Child's Toy Collection
Personal toys including stuffed animals, action figures, and games taken abroad for child's use during residence abroad. Classifies under HTS 9804.00.45 as personal effects of returning U.S. resident family.
Sports Equipment Set
Personal golf clubs, tennis racquets, and fitness gear taken abroad for recreational use by returning resident. Exempt as personal effects under HTS 9804.00.45 when accompanying owner.
Musical Instruments Case
Personal guitar, violin, or other instrument taken abroad for practice/performance by returning musician resident. Household/personal effect under HTS 9804.00.45 returns duty-free.
Pet Travel Carrier with Accessories
Pet carrier, leash, bowls, and accessories taken abroad with returning resident's pet. Personal household effects under HTS 9804.00.45 qualify for duty-free return.
Art Supplies Kit
Personal paints, brushes, canvas, and sketchbooks taken abroad by returning artist resident. Personal effects under HTS 9804.00.45 exempt from duty upon return.
Home Library Books Collection
Personal book collection taken abroad for reading/reference by returning resident. Household effects under HTS 9804.00.45 return duty-free with owner.
Gardening Tool Set
Personal gardening tools, gloves, pots taken abroad for home garden by returning resident. Personal effects under HTS 9804.00.45 qualify duty-free.
Baby Gear Collection
Stroller, car seat, baby carrier taken abroad with returning resident family. Personal effects under HTS 9804.00.45 exempt upon return.
Collectibles Display Case
Personal stamp, coin collections in display cases taken abroad by returning resident. Household effects under HTS 9804.00.45 duty-free.
Home Office Furniture Items
Personal desk lamp, organizer, chair taken abroad for home office use. Returning resident household effects under HTS 9804.00.45.