9816.00.40
Imported by or for the account of a person (whether or not accompanying him) arriving directly or indirectly from American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, acquired in such insular possessions as an incident of such person's physical presence
Classification path
- Articles for personal or household use, or as bona fide gifts, not imported for the account of another person, valued in the aggregate at not over $1,000 fair retail value in the country of acquisition, if the person claiming the benefit of subheading 9816.00.20 or 9816.00.40, or both, has not received the benefits thereof within the 30 days immediately preceding his arrival
- Imported by or for the account of a person (whether or not accompanying him) arriving directly or indirectly from American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, acquired in such insular possessions as an incident of such person's physical presence
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 1.5 percent of the fair retail value
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 2 percent of the fair retail value
- Unit of quantity
- n/a
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 9816
About heading 9816
Articles for personal or household use, or as bona fide gifts, not imported for the account of another person, valued in the aggregate at not over $1,000 fair retail value in the country of acquisition, if the person claiming the benefit of subheading 9816.00.20 or 9816.00.40, or both, has not received the benefits thereof within the 30 days immediately preceding his arrival
Heading 9816 covers personal or household articles and bona fide gifts brought in by or for an arriving person, not for the account of another person, with an aggregate value limit of $1,000 fair retail value in the country of acquisition. Subheading 9816.00.20 applies to articles accompanying a person arriving in the United States, excluding duty-free articles and articles acquired in American Samoa, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Subheading 9816.00.40 applies to articles acquired in those insular possessions as an incident of physical presence and imported by or for the arriving person.
Full guide to heading 9816Products in this heading
- Personal clothing and shoes brought back by a traveler
- Toiletries and cosmetics for personal use
- Souvenirs and small gifts under the $1,000 aggregate limit
- Household linens and kitchen utensils for personal use
- Personal electronics such as a laptop or camera for own use
- Books and personal accessories
- Toys bought as gifts
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for personal and household items brought back under $1,000?
Use 9816.00.20 for articles accompanying a person arriving in the United States; the general (MFN) rate is 3% of the fair retail value.
What is the duty on bona fide gifts that meet heading 9816?
Bona fide gifts that meet the heading 9816 limits and accompany the traveler are entered under 9816.00.20; the general (MFN) rate is 3% of the fair retail value.
How do I classify goods acquired in American Samoa, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands?
If the goods were acquired there as an incident of physical presence and are imported by or for the arriving person, use 9816.00.40; the general (MFN) rate is 1.5% of the fair retail value.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.