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Articles to be repaired, altered or processed (including processes which result in articles manufactured or produced in the United States) > Other
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 9813.00.05.40
Garment Repair Service Components
Fabric panels and threads shipped to US factories for repair of defective clothing items like jackets and pants. These components undergo alteration processes such as patching and seam reinforcement before being returned to the original exporter. Classified under 9813.00.05.40 as articles exported for repair, alteration, or processing in the United States.
Automotive Plastic Trim Repair Kits
Defective plastic interior trim panels for vehicles sent to specialized US facilities for refinishing and repair. These components receive painting, molding repair, and quality testing before re-export. Falls under 9813.00.05.40 for articles manufactured domestically then exported for processing.
Electronic Circuit Board Test Assemblies
Prototype circuit boards manufactured in US facilities, exported for specialized electrical testing and component soldering, then returned. Undergoes diagnostic processing and minor modifications in US repair centers. Classified under 9813.00.05.40 for US-made articles processed domestically after export.
Medical Device Sterilization Trays
US-manufactured stainless steel trays for surgical instruments, exported empty for specialized cleaning and refurbishment processes. Undergoes ultrasonic cleaning, passivation, and quality certification in US facilities. 9813.00.05.40 covers US-made articles for substantial processing.
Optical Lens Coating Blanks
Precision ground optical lens blanks produced in US optical facilities, exported for specialized anti-reflective coating application and quality testing. Returned after environmental and optical performance verification. 9813.00.05.40 applies to US-manufactured articles for processing.
Precision Gear Finishing Sets
Rough machined gear sets from US manufacturers sent for final grinding, heat treatment, and dimensional inspection. Processing restores tolerances and surface finish specifications. Classified under 9813.00.05.40 for US-made articles undergoing substantial processing.
Furniture Frame Refinishing Components
US-made wooden furniture frames exported for specialized sanding, staining, and finishing processes. Components receive environmental testing and quality assurance before re-export. 9813.00.05.40 covers domestically manufactured articles for processing.
Jewelry Casting Wax Patterns
Precision wax patterns for jewelry manufactured in US facilities, exported for investment casting shell building and quality inspection. Patterns enable lost-wax casting of fine jewelry components. 9813.00.05.40 for US-made articles processed domestically.
Sporting Goods Molded Components
US injection molded plastic components for golf clubs and tennis rackets sent for grip coating, weight balancing, and performance testing. Processing ensures regulatory compliance and quality standards. 9813.00.05.40 applies to US-manufactured sporting goods.
Toy Assembly Test Fixtures
US-manufactured plastic toy assembly fixtures exported for functional testing, safety certification, and minor modifications. Fixtures ensure proper toy assembly line functionality. Classified under 9813.00.05.40 for US-made processing articles.