Tariff reference › Chapter 98 › 9801.00.40
HTS 9801.00.40 — Exhibition, examination or experimentation, for scientific or educational purposes
Articles, when returned after having been exported for use temporarily abroad solely for any of the following purposes, if imported by or for the account of the person who exported them: › Exhibition, examination or experimentation, for scientific or educational purposes
Current US duty rate
| Column 1 (General / MFN) | Free |
|---|---|
| Special (FTA programs) | — |
| Column 2 (other) | Free |
No Chapter 99 (Section 301/232/122) cross-reference on this line; origin-specific surcharges may still apply — check the calculator.
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