Articles to be repaired, altered or processed (including processes which result in articles manufactured or produced in the United States)
Articles to be repaired, altered or processed (including processes which result in articles manufactured or produced in the United States)
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
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 9813.00.05
Warranty Repair iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14 exported to an authorized service center abroad for warranty screen replacement and returned to the US. Classified under HTS 9813.00.05 as it qualifies as an article exported for repair/alteration with US drawback, processed under customs bond, and re-imported after service. The repair restores functionality without fundamentally changing the product's essential character.
Garment Pattern Making Service
US fashion brand sends fabric samples abroad for professional pattern grading and marker making before cutting. Processed overseas and returned for US production under 9813.00.05 as articles exported for processing that result in US manufacturing. The service optimizes material usage for domestic garment production.
Industrial Turbine Blade Refurbishment
Gas turbine blades exported to specialized facility for coating restoration, edge repair, and NDT testing before reassembly in US power plants. Qualifies under 9813.00.05 as heavy industrial components sent for specialized processing essential to US energy infrastructure maintenance. Blades return with extended service life.
Semiconductor Wafer Processing
Silicon wafers exported for specialized thin-film deposition and photolithic processing steps before final US chip fabrication. Covered under 9813.00.05 as articles processed abroad contributing to US semiconductor manufacturing. Essential intermediate step in high-tech chip production.
Medical Device Sterilization Service
Surgical implants and instruments exported for gamma radiation sterilization before US hospital distribution. Processed under 9813.00.05 as sterile medical devices requiring specialized radiation processing unavailable domestically at scale. Returns fully certified for patient safety.
Aircraft Engine Overhaul
Jet engine modules sent to certified MRO facility for hot section inspection, blade blending, and performance testing. Qualifies under 9813.00.05 for aviation components requiring specialized overhaul before return to US airline service. Extends engine time-on-wing significantly.
Precision Optics Coating
Laser optical components exported for dielectric multi-layer anti-reflective and high-reflectivity coatings. Processed under 9813.00.05 for specialized thin-film deposition before integration into US defense and research systems. Achieves >99.9% optical efficiency.
Luxury Watch Movement Service
Patek Philippe mechanical movements exported to Geneva for regulation, polishing, and certification testing. Covered under 9813.00.05 as high-value horological components requiring manufacturer-specific servicing before US retail assembly. Maintains chronometer certification.
Automotive Prototype Testing
Pre-production vehicle ECUs exported for emissions dyno testing and calibration tuning. Processed under 9813.00.05 as automotive prototypes requiring specialized EPA certification testing before US market launch. Returns with validated software calibration maps.
Pharmaceutical Stability Testing
Clinical trial drug batches exported for ICH stability chamber testing at accelerated conditions. Qualifies under 9813.00.05 for pharmaceutical validation processing before US FDA submission. Provides essential stability data for NDA filing.
Printed Circuit Board Assembly
Bare PCBs exported for SMT component placement and reflow soldering. Processed under 9813.00.05 as electronics manufacturing services before final US system integration. Provides cost-effective high-volume assembly capacity.
Wine Barrel Reconditioning
Used French oak wine barrels exported for steam bending, head replacement, and charring. Covered under 9813.00.05 for cooperage services before return to US wineries. Restores barrels for premium wine aging.
Art Restoration Cleaning
19th century oil paintings exported to conservation studio for varnish removal and relining. Processed under 9813.00.05 for specialized art restoration before return to US museums. Preserves cultural heritage artworks.
Heavy Equipment Refurbishment
Caterpillar excavator undercarriage exported for pin/bushing turning and rail hardening. Qualifies under 9813.00.05 for mining equipment rebuild before return to US operations. Extends component life by 3X.
Musical Instrument Setup
Steinway concert grand pianos exported to Hamburg for regulation, voicing, and action rebuilding. Processed under 9813.00.05 for master technician factory service before US concert hall performance. Achieves world-class tonal response.