HS Code:
This category pertains to United States Government property that is returned to the United States without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any means while abroad. It includes items entered by the U.S. Government or a contractor to the U.S. Government, certified by the importer as U.S. Government property. This classification falls under specific Harmonized System (HS) codes, often within Chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), particularly subheading 9801.00.10, which covers such government property. These goods are typically exempt from duties under specific conditions, reflecting their unique status and purpose, such as military equipment, diplomatic goods, or other government-related materials.
Total Trade Volume
Unavailable (specific trade volume data for this niche category is not publicly aggregated in standard trade databases)
Data from 2023
Source
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
Average Rate
Free (duty-free under HTSUS 9801.00.10)
Highest Rate
N/A (typically duty-free)
Lowest Rate
Free
Stable demand for repatriation of military and diplomatic goods
Consistent flow of goods under this category due to ongoing U.S. military and diplomatic operations abroad
2023
Increased scrutiny on certification and documentation
Stricter enforcement by U.S. Customs to prevent misuse of duty-free status under this classification
2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued updated guidelines for the entry of U.S. Government property under HTSUS 9801.00.10, emphasizing the need for detailed certification and chain-of-custody documentation.
January 2023
May slow down entry processes for contractors and government entities but ensures compliance and prevents fraudulent claims.
Adjustments in U.S. military presence in certain regions have led to a higher volume of government property being returned to the U.S. under this classification.
Mid-2022
Potential temporary spikes in entries under this category, particularly from regions like Europe and the Middle East.