Articles of metal (including medals, trophies and prizes), for bestowal on persons in the United States, as honorary distinctions, by foreign countries or citizens of foreign countries
2 declarable lines
Heading 9807 covers metal medals, trophies, prizes and similar articles given as honorary distinctions to persons in the United States by foreign countries or foreign citizens. It has two lines: 9807.00.40 for general honorary distinctions and 9807.00.50 for articles provided at the request of the Department of State for presentation to the President or Vice President.
Products in this heading
- metal medal with ribbon awarded by a foreign government
- metal trophy cup presented by a foreign country
- metal prize statuette given by a foreign citizen
- metal commemorative plaque awarded by a foreign government
- metal badge of honor bestowed by a foreign country
- metal award bowl presented as a foreign honorary distinction
- metal award plaque from a foreign civic organization
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the article is made of metal, since both listed lines cover metal articles.
- Identify the giver: a foreign country or a citizen of a foreign country.
- Confirm the purpose is bestowal on a person in the United States as an honorary distinction.
- Check whether the shipment is made at the request of the Department of State for the President or Vice President, which points to 9807.00.50.
- Rule out ordinary retail awards, promotional items, and articles not tied to a foreign honorary distinction.
Often confused with
- Heading 8306retail sports trophy of base metal bought for a local tournament
Ordinary base metal trophies and ornaments are classified by article type, not as foreign honorary distinctions.
- Heading 4911printed award certificate or diploma
Printed certificates and similar printed matter are classified as printed articles.
- Heading 7013glass or crystal trophy
Glass trophies are classified as glassware, not as metal articles of heading 9807.
- Heading 3926plastic trophy
Plastic trophies are classified as plastic articles, not metal articles of heading 9807.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a metal medal awarded by a foreign government?
Metal medals bestowed as honorary distinctions by foreign countries are classified under 9807.00.40, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on a foreign trophy presented to a person in the United States?
Metal trophies bestowed as honorary distinctions by foreign countries or foreign citizens fall under 9807.00.40, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify articles sent at the request of the Department of State for presentation to the President?
Use 9807.00.50 for articles from citizens of foreign countries for presentation to the President or Vice President of the United States; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 9807
- 9807.00.40Articles of metal (including medals, trophies and prizes), for bestowal on persons in the United States, as honorary distinctions, by foreign countries or citizens of foreign countriesFree
- 9807.00.50Upon the request of the Department of State, articles from citizens of foreign countries for presentation to the President or Vice President of the United StatesFree