HTSUS, United States

9813.00.45

Containers for compressed gases, filled or empty, and containers or other articles in use for covering or holding merchandise (including personal or household effects) during transportation and suitable for reuse for that purpose

Classification path

  1. Containers for compressed gases, filled or empty, and containers or other articles in use for covering or holding merchandise (including personal or household effects) during transportation and suitable for reuse for that purpose

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
Unit of quantity
n/a

Trade agreement rates

FreeU.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, 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

Related lines in heading 9813

About heading 9813

Articles to be repaired, altered or processed (including processes which result in articles manufactured or produced in the United States)

Heading 9813 covers temporary importations under bond for articles to be repaired, altered or processed, and for specific temporary uses such as samples, models, testing, exhibitions, professional equipment, race vehicles and show goods. It is split between processing lines under 9813.00.05 and specific use lines from 9813.00.10 through 9813.00.75. The listed general (MFN) rate for all lines is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter.

Full guide to heading 9813

Products in this heading

  • Garments or other articles sent to the United States for processing into finished goods under bond
  • Women's wearing apparel models imported by a manufacturer for use in its own establishment
  • Samples used solely to take orders for merchandise
  • Professional tools, repair components and camping equipment brought by nonresident visitors
  • Race cars, motorcycles or bicycles brought temporarily by nonresidents for contests
  • Reusable containers or gas cylinders used to hold or cover merchandise in transport
  • Animals brought for breeding, exhibition or competition for prizes
  • Show cars or cutaway vehicle parts intended solely for display

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for merchandise samples used to take orders?

Samples solely for use in taking orders for merchandise are classified under 9813.00.20. The general (MFN) rate is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter.

What is the duty on articles imported for testing or review?

Articles intended solely for testing, experimental or review purposes are classified under 9813.00.30. The general (MFN) rate is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter.

How do I classify race cars brought temporarily by nonresidents?

Automobiles and motorcycles brought temporarily by nonresidents to take part in races or other specific contests are classified under 9813.00.35. The general (MFN) rate is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter.

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

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