Articles of special design for temporary use exclusively in connection with the manufacture or production of articles for export
Articles of special design for temporary use exclusively in connection with the manufacture or production of articles for export
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 9813.00.55
Custom Export Shoe Lasts
Precision-machined wooden or plastic lasts specifically designed for shaping footwear during production for export markets. These temporary tools are imported solely for use in manufacturing shoes destined for international shipment and must be exported or destroyed after use. They qualify under HTS 9813.00.55 as articles of special design for temporary use exclusively in export production.
Export Garment Pattern Jigs
Metal and plastic jigs custom-designed for precise cutting of apparel patterns specifically for export clothing production. These temporary positioning tools ensure accurate fabric cutting for garments manufactured exclusively for foreign markets. HTS 9813.00.55 applies as they are imported temporarily for export-oriented production.
Temporary Export Electronics Assembly Fixtures
Custom aluminum fixtures designed specifically for assembling circuit boards for export electronics. These positioning jigs hold components precisely during soldering operations for products shipped internationally. Qualifies under 9813.00.55 for temporary use exclusively in export manufacturing.
Special Export Furniture Molds
Foam and plastic molds custom-designed for shaping upholstery components in furniture manufactured for export. These temporary molds create precise seat contours for international furniture shipments. HTS 9813.00.55 treatment applies for articles of special design used exclusively in export production.
Export Toy Injection Molds
Precision steel molds designed specifically for injection molding plastic toy components for export markets. These custom cavity molds produce parts for international toy shipments only. Temporary import under 9813.00.55 for exclusive export production use.
Temporary Export Bottle Forming Dies
Custom steel dies for blow-molding plastic bottles specifically designed for beverage containers exported internationally. These dies create precise bottle shapes for foreign markets only. Qualifies under HTS 9813.00.55 as temporary tools for export production.
Export Ceramic Glazing Jigs
Stainless steel jigs custom-designed for precise positioning during glazing of ceramic tiles manufactured for export. These temporary holders ensure uniform glaze application on tiles shipped internationally. HTS 9813.00.55 applies for special design export production tools.
Special Export Battery Assembly Trays
Custom plastic trays designed specifically for assembling lithium battery cells for export electric vehicles. These temporary carriers position cells precisely during welding operations for international shipment. Temporary import under 9813.00.55 for export production.
Temporary Export Medical Device Gauges
Precision ground steel gauges custom-designed for quality control of catheters manufactured for export. These specialized measuring tools verify critical dimensions during production for international medical markets. HTS 9813.00.55 for temporary export production use.
Export Packaging Formers
Custom aluminum formers designed specifically for shaping cardboard inserts in export electronics packaging. These temporary tools create precise protective packaging for international shipment. Qualifies under 9813.00.55 as special design for export production.
Special Export Optical Lens Jigs
Custom Delrin jigs designed for precision polishing of optical lenses for export camera systems. These temporary holders maintain exact orientation during multi-stage polishing for international optics markets. HTS 9813.00.55 treatment for export production tools.
Temporary Export Automotive Trim Dies
Precision steel dies for stamping interior trim panels specifically for export vehicle models. These custom progressive dies create exact specifications for international automotive assembly plants. Temporary import under 9813.00.55 for export production.
Export Precision Filament Winders
Custom mandrels and payoff fixtures designed specifically for filament winding carbon fiber pressure vessels for export aerospace applications. These temporary tools create precise composite structures for international markets. HTS 9813.00.55 for special export production design.
Special Export PCB Etch Tanks
Custom polypropylene tanks designed specifically for etching printed circuit boards manufactured for export telecommunications equipment. These temporary process tanks maintain precise chemical concentrations for international PCB production. Qualifies under 9813.00.55.
Temporary Export Perfume Bottle Molds
Precision glass molds custom-designed for blowing luxury perfume bottles destined for international designer fragrance markets. These specialized molds create signature bottle shapes for export only. HTS 9813.00.55 treatment for temporary luxury packaging production.