HTSUS, United States

9802.00.80.16

Articles eligible pursuant to bilateral textile agreements for entry under the Outward Processing Programs and entered in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)

Classification path

  1. Articles, except goods of heading 9802.00.91 and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX, assembled abroad in whole or in part of fabricated components, the product of the United States, which (a) were exported in condition ready for assembly without further fabrication, (b) have not lost their physical identity in such articles by change in form, shape or otherwise, and (c) have not been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad except by being assembled and except by operations incidental to the assembly process such as cleaning, lubricating and painting
  2. Articles eligible pursuant to bilateral textile agreements for entry under the Outward Processing Programs and entered in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
A duty upon the full value of the imported article, less the cost or value of such products of the United States (see U.S. Note 4 of this subchapter)
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
A duty upon the full value of the imported article, less the cost or value of such products of the United States (see U.S. note 4 of this subchapter)
Unit of quantity
n/a

Trade agreement rates

FreeU.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA
A duty upon the full value of the imported article, less the cost or value of such products of the United Statessee U.S. note 4 of this subchapter
B, C, E

Related lines in heading 9802

About heading 9802

Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not

Heading 9802 covers U.S.-made goods that are exported and then returned to the United States after repair, alteration, assembly or further processing abroad. Duty is normally charged only on the foreign value added, such as the repair cost or the processing cost, rather than on the full value of the returned article. The heading splits by use: exposed photographic film, warranty repairs, other repairs and alterations, metal articles sent abroad for further processing, and textile or apparel goods assembled abroad from U.S. components.

Full guide to heading 9802

Products in this heading

  • U.S.-made photographic film exposed abroad and returned, developed or undeveloped
  • A U.S.-made diesel engine returned after warranty repair overseas
  • U.S. metal stampings sent abroad for further machining and returned
  • U.S.-cut fabric pieces assembled into apparel in Mexico and returned
  • Textile articles entered under an Outward Processing Program after assembly abroad
  • U.S.-made machinery returned after a paid repair abroad
  • U.S. components returned under a Special Access Program textile agreement

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for U.S. photographic film exposed abroad and returned?

It is classified under 9802.00.20.00, which covers U.S.-made photographic films and dry plates exposed abroad, whether developed or not, excluding motion-picture films for commercial use. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on a U.S. engine returned after warranty repair abroad?

Use 9802.00.40.20 for internal combustion engines repaired or altered abroad under a warranty. The general (MFN) rate is a duty upon the value of the repairs or alterations (see U.S. note 3 of this subchapter).

How do I classify U.S. metal parts exported for further processing and then returned?

Classify them under 9802.00.60.00 when the metal article was manufactured in the United States, exported for further processing, and returned for additional processing. The general (MFN) rate is a duty upon the value of such processing outside the United States (see U.S. note 3 of this subchapter).

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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