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HTS 9804.00.15Articles by or for the account of any person emigrating from a foreign country to the United States:Professional books, implements, instruments and tools of trade, occupation or employment (not including theatrical scenery, properties or apparel, and not including articles for use in any manufacturing establishment, for any other person or for sale), owned and used by him abroad

What that translates to:Professional tools and books owned and used abroad by immigrants

Also written 98040015. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Professional tools and books owned and used abroad by… (HTS 9804.00.15) 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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Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

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Articles by or for the account of any person emigrating from a foreign country to the United States: Professional books, implements, instruments and tools of trade, occupation or employment (not including theatrical scenery, properties or apparel, and not including articles for use in any manufacturing establishment, for any other person or for sale), owned and used by him abroad

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

Related codes

9804.00.05 Books, libraries, usual and reasonable…9804.00.10 Professional books, implements…9804.00.20 Wearing apparel, articles of personal…9804.00.25 Articles imported by or for the account…9804.00.30 Articles imported by or for the account…9804.00.35 Automobiles, trailers, aircraft…

Questions about HTS 9804.00.15

What is the duty rate for HTS 9804.00.15?

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 9804.00.15 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9804.00.15 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

Is HTS 9804.00.15 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9804.00.15 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.