Imported by or for the account of a person (whether or not accompanying him) arriving directly or indirectly from American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, acquired in such insular possessions as an incident of such person's physical presence
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: > Imported by or for the account of a person (whether or not accompanying him) arriving directly or indirectly from American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, acquired in such insular possessions as an incident of such person's physical presence
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 9816.00.40
Guam Carved Tiki Wood Statue
Hand-carved wooden tiki statue featuring traditional Chamorro designs, purchased from a Guam artisan market during a vacation visit. This personal souvenir qualifies under HTS 9816.00.40 as it was acquired in Guam as an incident of the traveler's physical presence there and imported for personal use upon return to the mainland US.
Samoan Siapo Bark Cloth Wall Hanging
Traditional Samoan siapo featuring hand-painted bark cloth designs depicting ocean motifs, bought from a Pago Pago artisan. Classifies under 9816.00.40 for personal travelers' items acquired during physical presence in American Samoa for household decorative use.
Virgin Islands Rum Cake Gift Box
Artisanal rum-soaked fruitcake from St. Thomas bakery, packaged as a personal gift acquired during cruise stop. Qualifies under 9816.00.40 as bona fide personal or household food item bought in USVI during traveler's physical presence.
Guam Chamorro Latte Stone Replica
Miniature concrete replica of ancient Chamorro latte stones, purchased from Guam historical site gift shop. Falls under 9816.00.40 as personal decorative souvenir acquired during physical presence in Guam for household use.
American Samoa Canned Coconut Cream
Locally produced coconut cream in decorative tin from American Samoa cannery, bought at Pago Pago market for personal kitchen use. Qualifies as 9816.00.40 personal foodstuff acquired incident to traveler's presence.
USVI handmade Wapa Tree Serving Platter
Carved serving platter from native Wapa tree wood, crafted by St. John artisan and purchased during vacation. Classifies under 9816.00.40 as personal household kitchen item from USVI physical presence.
Guam Black Lip Pearl Necklace
Single strand necklace of black lip pearls cultured in Guam waters, bought from local jeweler during visit. Personal jewelry qualifies under 9816.00.40 when acquired as souvenir incident to physical presence.
Samoan Ava Bowl
Traditional carved wooden kava ceremony bowl from American Samoa village artisan. Personal cultural household item qualifies under 9816.00.40 when bought during traveler's physical presence.
St. Croix Sea Glass Wind Chimes
Handmade wind chimes featuring sea glass collected on St. Croix beaches, assembled locally. Personal garden decoration qualifies as 9816.00.40 souvenir from USVI physical presence.
Guam Hot Pepper Sauce Gift Set
Assorted bottles of finadene hot sauce from Guam family producer, packaged as personal culinary gift. Food condiment qualifies under 9816.00.40 when acquired during traveler's Guam visit.
American Samoa Tapa Cloth Table Runner
Beaten bark tapa cloth table runner with traditional siapo designs, purchased from Samoan artisan. Household textile qualifies as 9816.00.40 personal item from physical presence.
USVI Driftwood Art Sculpture
Abstract sculpture assembled from St. Thomas beach driftwood by local artist. Personal decorative artwork qualifies under 9816.00.40 from USVI physical presence acquisition.
Guam Cadena Necklace
14K gold cadena link necklace from Guam jeweler, traditional Chamorro wedding jewelry style. Personal adornment qualifies as 9816.00.40 souvenir bought during visit.
Pago Pago Fresh Breadfruit
Fresh breadfruit purchased from American Samoa farmer's market for personal consumption. Perishable food item qualifies under 9816.00.40 when carried by traveler from physical presence.
St. Thomas Conch Shell Picture Frame
Handcrafted picture frame inlaid with polished conch shell from St. Thomas beachcomber. Personal photo display qualifies as 9816.00.40 household item from USVI visit.