Samples solely for use in taking orders for merchandise
Samples solely for use in taking orders for merchandise
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 9813.00.20
Fabric Swatch Sample Book
A bound collection of small fabric swatches from various textile collections, used by sales representatives to show customers color and texture options. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as samples solely for taking orders, these are not for sale but for generating purchase orders of full yardage. They meet chapter notes as they are imported empty or separately from merchandise.
Garment Style Sample Set
A set of prototype garments (e.g., shirts, dresses) in multiple sizes and colors for buyer fittings and style approval. These samples under HTS 9813.00.20 are used exclusively by sales teams to secure production orders, not for retail sale.
Leather Goods Sample Assortment
Assortment of leather wallets, bags, and belts used by sales agents to demonstrate craftsmanship and secure bulk orders. HTS 9813.00.20 applies as these are solely for order solicitation, meeting subchapter requirements for non-sale samples.
Jewelry Display Sample Tray
Trays containing representative necklace, earring, and ring samples for trade show order taking. Under HTS 9813.00.20, these are exempt as they facilitate merchandise orders without being sold themselves.
Footwear Prototype Samples
Pre-production shoe samples in various sizes and styles for buyer approval and sizing. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as they are used exclusively for taking orders for manufactured footwear.
Home Textile Sample Binders
Binders with curtain, bedding, and towel fabric samples for interior designers and retailers to place bulk orders. HTS 9813.00.20 covers these as order-taking tools per subchapter definitions.
Ceramic Tile Sample Boards
Boards displaying various ceramic tile samples for architects and contractors to specify in construction projects. These qualify under HTS 9813.00.20 as samples solely for generating merchandise orders.
Furniture Finish Sample Chips
Small wood finish and upholstery samples mounted on cards for furniture showroom order taking. HTS 9813.00.20 applies as these facilitate specification orders for production furniture.
Cosmetics Shade Sample Cards
Cards with lipstick, foundation, and eyeshadow shade samples for beauty counter order taking. Under HTS 9813.00.20, these are exempt as they are used solely for generating cosmetic orders.
Toy Category Sample Kits
Assorted toy samples (dolls, vehicles, games) for toy store buyers to place seasonal orders. HTS 9813.00.20 covers these as order-taking samples per chapter legal notes.
Sporting Goods Sample Collection
Samples of golf clubs, tennis rackets, and apparel for pro shop and team orders. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as they are solely for taking merchandise orders.
Electronics Accessory Samples
Phone cases, chargers, and cables samples for carrier and retailer bulk orders. HTS 9813.00.20 applies as order-taking samples meeting subchapter criteria.
Stationery Sample Portfolios
Portfolios containing paper, notebook, and pen samples for office supply distributors. Under HTS 9813.00.20 for order solicitation only.
Food Packaging Sample Sheets
Sheets of flexible packaging films and materials for food processors to test and order. HTS 9813.00.20 as samples for taking packaging merchandise orders.