Articles, accompanying a person, not over $800 in aggregate fair retail value in the country of acquisition, including (but only in the case of an individual who has attained the age of 21) not more than 1 liter of alcoholic beverages and including not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars
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): > Other articles acquired abroad as an incident of the journey from which the person is returning if such person arrives from the Virgin Islands of the United States or from a contiguous country which maintains a free zone or free port, or arrives from any other country after having remained beyond the United States for a period of not less than 48 hours, for his personal or household use, but not imported for the account of any other person nor intended for sale, if declared in accordance with regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury and if such person has not claimed, an exemption under subheadings 9804.00.65, 9804.00.70 and 9804.00.72 within 30 days preceding his arrival, and claims exemption under only one of such items on his arrival: > Articles, accompanying a person, not over $800 in aggregate fair retail value in the country of acquisition, including (but only in the case of an individual who has attained the age of 21) not more than 1 liter of alcoholic beverages and including not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars
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 9804.00.65
Peruvian Alpaca Wool Sweater
Authentic alpaca wool sweater bought at Andean market. Duty-free personal apparel under HTS 9804.00.65 accompanying U.S. resident from South American trip.
Swiss Army Knife
A multi-tool pocket knife with blades, screwdrivers, and other tools purchased during international travel. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.65 as a personal item accompanying a returning U.S. resident, valued under the $800 aggregate limit for articles acquired abroad as an incident of the journey.
Scotch Whisky Miniatures 6-Pack
Set of 6 Scotch whisky miniatures (total <1L) for personal collection. Meets HTS 9804.00.65 alcohol limit within aggregate $800 personal exemption value.
French Silk Scarf
Luxury silk scarf purchased in Paris by a returning traveler for personal use. Falls under HTS 9804.00.65 as apparel accompanying the person, within the $800 fair retail value limit from country of acquisition.
German Cuckoo Clock
Traditional Black Forest cuckoo clock bought during European vacation. Qualifies for duty-free entry under HTS 9804.00.65 as household article accompanying returning resident, total value under $800 limit.
Italian Leather Handbag
Designer leather handbag purchased in Milan for personal use. Enters duty-free under HTS 9804.00.65 as accompanying personal article for returning U.S. resident from qualifying international trip.
Japanese Whisky 750ml
Single malt Japanese whisky bottle (under 1 liter) carried by traveler age 21+. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.65 alcohol provision within $800 aggregate for returning residents from 48+ hour trips.
Spanish Cigarette Pack (200 pcs)
200 cigarettes purchased abroad by returning adult traveler. Allowed duty-free under HTS 9804.00.65 specific tobacco quantity limit within overall $800 personal exemption value.
Cuban Cigar Humidor 5-Pack
5 premium Cuban cigars in travel humidor carried by returning resident. Meets HTS 9804.00.65 limit of 100 cigars max within $800 personal exemption aggregate.
Australian Opal Necklace
Handcrafted opal pendant necklace bought Down Under. Duty-free under HTS 9804.00.65 as personal jewelry accompanying traveler within $800 acquisition value limit.
Mexican Silver Bracelet
Taxco silver bracelet purchased during border trip. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.65 personal exemption even from contiguous country if 48-hour rule met or free zone applies.
Canadian Maple Syrup 250ml
Artisanal pure maple syrup bottle from Quebec. Enters duty-free under HTS 9804.00.65 as personal food item accompanying returning resident within value limits.
Bahamian Rum Cake
Vacation souvenir rum cake containing alcohol, purchased in Nassau. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.65 as accompanying personal food item within $800 aggregate exemption.
Thai Silk Pillowcases Set
Pair of handwoven Thai silk pillowcases for household use. Duty-free entry under HTS 9804.00.65 accompanying returning traveler from qualifying Asian trip.
Moroccan Leather Lantern
Handcrafted pierced leather lantern from Marrakech souk. Personal household decorative item qualifying under HTS 9804.00.65 $800 exemption for returning residents.