9806.00.20—Persons on duty in the United States as members of the armed forces of any foreign country and their immediate families
General duty rate
Free
Across 1 10-digit line
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9806.00.20 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Persons on duty in the United States as members of the armed forces of any foreign country and their immediate families. It sits in Chapter 98: Special classification provisions, Section XXII: Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed Pursuant to Trade Agreements Legislation; Additional Import Restrictions Proclaimed Pursuant to Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as Amended and rolls up 1 10-digit statistical line, all with a general duty rate of Free. No Chapter 99 flags or potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags are linked to a child line under this tariff item in Tandom's current catalog view.
10-digit lines under 9806.00.20(1)
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Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 9806.00.20 cover?
HTS 9806.00.20 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Persons on duty in the United States as members of the armed forces of any foreign country and their immediate families. It belongs to Chapter 98 and rolls up 1 10-digit statistical line that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9806.00.20?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 9806.00.20 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.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9806.00.20?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 9806.00.20 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.
Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9806.00.20?
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