HTS 9801.00.85Professional books, implements, instruments, and tools of trade, occupation, or employment, when returned to the United States after having been exported for use temporarily abroad, if imported by or for the account of the person who exported such items

What that translates to:Professional tools of trade returned after temporary use abroad

Also written 98010085 or 9801.00.8500. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Professional tools of trade returned after temporary use… (HTS 9801.00.85) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: this is a special provision (chapter 98); ask a licensed customs broker how duties apply.

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Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff scheduleFree

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This is a special provision (chapter 98). Whether extra tariffs apply depends on the provision; ask a licensed customs broker.

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

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Official description

Professional books, implements, instruments, and tools of trade, occupation, or employment, when returned to the United States after having been exported for use temporarily abroad, if imported by or for the account of the person who exported such items

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 98: Special classification provisions.

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The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

9801.00.8500 (9801008500)Professional books, implements, instruments, and tools of trade, occupation, or employment, when returned to the United States after having been exported for use temporarily abroad, if imported by or for the account of the person who exported such items · reported in No.

Questions about HTS 9801.00.85

What is the duty rate for HTS 9801.00.85?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 9801.00.85 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9801.00.85 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

Is HTS 9801.00.85 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9801.00.85 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

HTSLookup shows the duties CBP collects on this code by country of origin. Antidumping or countervailing duties may also apply to some exporters; they're set per company and aren't shown.