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📦 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
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United States to Brazil Trade Analysis for 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

Detailed tariff information for 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 imports

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 Tariff Rate

HS Code:

60%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Brazil

Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically tracked for this HS category
Year
2023
Trend
Stable for personal imports under exemptions

Special Rates

Exemption
0%
Personal or household articles or bona fide gifts valued at not over $1,000 fair retail value in the country of acquisition, if the person has not claimed this benefit within the last 30 days before arrival, under specific conditions of HS subheadings 9816.00.20 or 9816.00.40.

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Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Customs Clarifies Duty-Free Allowance for Personal Imports from Brazil
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a reminder on the duty-free allowance under HS Code subheadings 9816.00.20 and 9816.00.40, allowing personal or household articles and bona fide gifts valued up to $1,000 to be imported duty-free, provided conditions are met. This applies to travelers returning from Brazil.
2023-10-15
Impact: This clarification is expected to facilitate smoother customs processing for individuals importing personal items or gifts from Brazil, potentially increasing small-scale personal imports.
Brazilian Travelers to U.S. Benefit from Duty-Free Personal Item Rules
A report highlights an increase in Brazilian travelers utilizing the U.S. duty-free allowance for personal and household items under subheading 9816.00.20, with many bringing back electronics and clothing within the $1,000 limit.
2023-09-28
Impact: The trend may boost retail sales in the U.S. targeting Brazilian tourists, while encouraging compliance with the 30-day benefit restriction rule.
U.S.-Brazil Travel Surge Prompts Review of Personal Import Limits
With growing travel between the U.S. and Brazil, officials are monitoring the usage of duty-free allowances under HS Code subheadings 9816.00.20 and 9816.00.40 to prevent abuse of the $1,000 personal import limit for non-commercial goods.
2023-09-10
Impact: Increased scrutiny may lead to stricter enforcement, potentially affecting travelers who frequently claim the exemption.
Policy Updates
U.S. Customs Updates Guidelines on Duty-Free Personal Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated its guidelines to reinforce the 30-day restriction on claiming benefits under subheadings 9816.00.20 and 9816.00.40. Travelers from Brazil and other countries must ensure they have not claimed the exemption in the preceding 30 days.
Date: 2023-10-01