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📦 Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit
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United States to China Trade Analysis for Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit

Detailed tariff information for Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit imports

Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0%
Effective January 1, 2023
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Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically tracked for this category
Year
2023
Trend
N/A due to niche classification

Special Rates

Temporary Exemption
0%
Applicable to personal effects and equipment for short-term goodwill visits under specific agreements or upon approval by Chinese authorities; items must be re-exported or destroyed after the visit.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
Temporary Import Waiver for Goodwill Visit Items Announced
The U.S. Department of State has facilitated a temporary import waiver for personal effects and equipment under HS Code provisions for Chinese delegations attending U.S. patriotic celebrations. This applies to short-duration goodwill visits with items to be exported or destroyed post-event.
2023-10-15
Impact: This waiver eases trade logistics for cultural exchange events, potentially increasing participation of Chinese delegations in U.S. festivals and strengthening bilateral cultural ties.
Increase in Goodwill Visit Participation from China
Recent data shows a rise in Chinese groups participating in U.S. public interest events under the temporary import provision for personal effects and equipment, supported by the Department of State’s streamlined processes.
2023-09-20
Impact: Enhanced participation may boost short-term imports of cultural items, fostering goodwill but with minimal long-term trade volume impact due to the temporary nature of the imports.
New Guidelines for Export/Destruction of Temporary Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued updated guidelines ensuring compliance with export or destruction requirements for items brought by Chinese delegations under goodwill visit provisions.
2023-08-05
Impact: Stricter enforcement may increase administrative burdens for delegations, potentially affecting the ease of organizing such visits, though it ensures clarity in trade compliance.
Policy Updates
Department of State Temporary Import Provision Update
The Department of State has updated its policy to extend the duration eligibility for temporary imports of personal effects and equipment under goodwill visit provisions, allowing Chinese delegations a slightly longer window for event participation before export or destruction is required.
Date: 2023-10-01