Any of the following articles not intended for sale or distribution to the public: personal effects of aliens who are participants in, officials of, or accredited members of delegations to, an international athletic event held in the United States, such as the Olympics and Paralympics, the Goodwill Games, the Special Olympics World Games, the World Cup Soccer Games, or any similar international athletic event as the Secretary of the Treasury may determine, and of persons who are immediate family members of or servants to any of the foregoing persons; equipment and materials imported in connection with any such foregoing event by or on behalf of the foregoing persons or the organizing committee of such an event, articles to be used in exhibitions depicting the culture of a country participating in such an event; and, if consistent with the foregoing, such other articles as the Secretary of the Treasury may allow
Any of the following articles not intended for sale or distribution to the public: personal effects of aliens who are participants in, officials of, or accredited members of delegations to, an international athletic event held in the United States, such as the Olympics and Paralympics, the Goodwill Games, the Special Olympics World Games, the World Cup Soccer Games, or any similar international athletic event as the Secretary of the Treasury may determine, and of persons who are immediate family members of or servants to any of the foregoing persons; equipment and materials imported in connection with any such foregoing event by or on behalf of the foregoing persons or the organizing committee of such an event, articles to be used in exhibitions depicting the culture of a country participating in such an event; and, if consistent with the foregoing, such other articles as the Secretary of the Treasury may allow
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 9817.60.00.00
Olympic Athlete's Track Spikes
Professional running spikes worn by international track athletes during Olympic competitions held in the US. These personal effects are imported by alien participants not for sale but for use in official events like the Olympics. Classified under 9817.60.00.00 as personal effects of athletes at international athletic events.
Paralympic Wheelchair Racer
Custom racing wheelchair imported by Paralympic athlete for competition in US-hosted Paralympic Games. Equipment qualifies as imported in connection with the event by official participant. Duty-free under 9817.60.00.00 for international athletic competition equipment.
World Cup Soccer Referee Uniform Kit
Official FIFA referee jersey, shorts, and kit imported by accredited World Cup officials for US-hosted matches. Personal effects not for public sale, qualifying under 9817.60.00.00 for international athletic event delegates.
Olympic Gymnastics Parallel Bars
Competition-standard parallel bars imported by foreign gymnastics federation for Olympic training/competition in US. Event equipment under 9817.60.00.00 by organizing committee or delegation.
Special Olympics Athlete Medal Display Case
Personal display case for medals imported by Special Olympics athlete and family for World Games in US. Personal effects under 9817.60.00.00 not for public distribution.
Goodwill Games Coach Stopwatch and Timing Equipment
Professional timing equipment imported by international coach for Goodwill Games track events in US. Official delegation equipment under 9817.60.00.00 provisions.
Olympic Cultural Exhibition Samurai Armor
Traditional Japanese samurai armor for cultural exhibition during Olympics in US. Imported by delegation to depict participating country's culture under 9817.60.00.00.
World Cup Soccer Team Medical Kit
Professional medical supplies and equipment imported by World Cup team physician for US tournament. Delegation equipment under 9817.60.00.00 for international soccer event.
Paralympic Swimming Coach's Lane Markers
Competition lane divider equipment imported by Paralympic swimming coach for US Games. Official event materials under 9817.60.00.00 provisions.
Olympic Equestrian Saddle and Bridle Set
Custom athlete saddle and bridle imported by Olympic equestrian competitor for US Games. Personal riding equipment under 9817.60.00.00 for event participants.
Special Olympics Family Cultural Dance Costume
Traditional family dance costume for Special Olympics cultural presentation in US. Personal effects of athlete's immediate family under 9817.60.00.00.
Goodwill Games Delegation Video Equipment
Professional recording equipment imported by official Goodwill Games delegation for event documentation. Materials imported in connection with the event.
Olympic Weightlifting Platform Mats
Competition safety mats imported by foreign weightlifting federation for Olympic platform in US. Event equipment under 9817.60.00.00 provisions.
World Cup Soccer Official Match Ball Pump Kit
Official FIFA match ball inflation equipment imported by referee delegation for World Cup in US. Official equipment under 9817.60.00.00.
Olympic Archer's Target Face Set
Official 122cm Olympic target faces imported by archery delegation for US Olympic competition. Event materials under 9817.60.00.00 provisions.