Accompanying a person, arriving in the United States (exclusive of duty-free articles and articles acquired in American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States)
Articles for personal or household use, or as bona fide gifts, not imported for the account of another person, valued in the aggregate at not over $1,000 fair retail value in the country of acquisition, if the person claiming the benefit of subheading 9816.00.20 or 9816.00.40, or both, has not received the benefits thereof within the 30 days immediately preceding his arrival: > Accompanying a person, arriving in the United States (exclusive of duty-free articles and articles acquired in American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of 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
Products classified under HTS 9816.00.20
Louis Vuitton Neverfull Tote Bag
A luxury monogram canvas tote bag purchased abroad for personal use, valued under $1,000 retail. Accompanies traveler upon arrival and qualifies under 9816.00.20 as bona fide personal baggage item not for resale. Excludes duty-free quota items and U.S. territory purchases per chapter notes.
Rolex Submariner Date Watch
A Swiss-made luxury dive watch bought overseas for personal wear, retail value $9,000 but qualifies under $1,000 aggregate personal effects limit. Accompanies owner as worn jewelry/baggage item per 9816.00.20. Meets 'personal use' criteria in chapter U.S. notes.
MacBook Pro 16-inch Laptop
Apple laptop purchased abroad for personal computing needs, accompanying traveler in carry-on. Qualifies as household/personal electronic article under 9816.00.20 when value fits $1,000 aggregate limit. Excludes commercial import intent per subchapter notes.
Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera
Professional mirrorless camera with lenses bought overseas for personal photography hobby. Carried in accompanying baggage, total value under exemption threshold. Classifies as personal effect under 9816.00.20, not commercial goods.
iPhone 15 Pro Max Smartphone
Latest Apple smartphone acquired abroad for personal communication, accompanying traveler. Fits within $1,000 personal effects exemption of 9816.00.20 when declared as worn/carried item. Excludes duty-free quota exclusions.
Gucci Ace Sneakers
Designer leather sneakers purchased for personal wear abroad, carried in luggage. Qualifies under 9816.00.20 $1,000 personal effects limit as accompanying footwear. Not for sale per 'bona fide personal use' note.
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Heart Pendant Necklace
Sterling silver heart necklace as personal jewelry accompanying wearer. Value fits 9816.00.20 exemption for bona fide gifts/personal adornment under $1,000 aggregate. Worn upon arrival per baggage definition.
GoPro HERO12 Black Action Camera
Compact action camera for personal adventure filming, bought overseas and carried in accompanying baggage. Qualifies as household electronic under 9816.00.20 $1,000 limit, not professional equipment.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
High-end personal hair styling tool purchased abroad for household use. Accompanies traveler in checked baggage, value-compliant with 9816.00.20 personal effects exemption.
Sonos Era 300 Smart Speaker
Wireless smart speaker for personal home audio system, acquired overseas. Carried as accompanying household electronic under 9816.00.20, fitting aggregate value limit.
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Synthetic insulated jacket for personal outdoor use, bought abroad and worn/packed accompanying arrival. Qualifies as personal apparel under 9816.00.20 exemption parameters.
Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader
Amazon e-book reader for personal reading, purchased overseas in carry-on. Fits 9816.00.20 as accompanying personal electronic device within value threshold.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Noise-cancelling headphones for personal travel audio, accompanying in case. Qualifies under 9816.00.20 household/personal electronics allowance.
Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven
Enameled cast iron cookware for personal kitchen use, carried in checked luggage. Fits 9816.00.20 as bona fide household article under aggregate limit.
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
Compact home espresso maker for personal coffee brewing, accompanying household effects. Value-compliant with 9816.00.20 $1,000 personal exemption.