Question 1

What does HTS 9805.00.50 cover?

Accepted Answer

HTS 9805.00.50 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering The personal and household effects (with such limitation on the importation of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe) of any person in the service of the United States who returns to the United States upon the termination of assignment to extended duty (as defined in regulations issued in connection with this provision) at a post or station outside the customs territory of the United States, or of returning members of his family who have resided with him at such post or station, or of any person evacuated to the United States under Government orders or instructions. It belongs to Chapter 98 and rolls up 1 10-digit statistical line that brokers actually file at entry.

Question 2

What is the duty rate for HTS 9805.00.50?

Accepted Answer

Every 10-digit line under HTS 9805.00.50 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Chapter 99 flags and potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags are shown at the per-line level; applicability depends on the shipment facts, written scope, and entry date.

Question 3

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9805.00.50?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 9805.00.50 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.

Question 4

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9805.00.50?

Accepted Answer

Tandom's current catalog view links no potentially relevant AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) order flags to lines under HTS 9805.00.50. Check current Commerce scope materials and Federal Register notices before relying on an HTS-only screen.

Plain-English explanation

10-digit lines under 9805.00.50(1)

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS 9805.00.50 cover?

What is the duty rate for HTS 9805.00.50?

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9805.00.50?

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9805.00.50?

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