HTS 9812.00.20Articles imported for exhibition by any institution or society established for the encouragement of agriculture, arts, education or science, or for such exhibition by any State or for a municipal corporation

What that translates to:Exhibits for arts/science/farm/education societies, states or cities

Also written 98120020 or 9812.00.2000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Exhibits for arts/science/farm/education societies, states… (HTS 9812.00.20) 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 scheduleSee below

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Rate in the schedule: Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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

Articles imported for exhibition by any institution or society established for the encouragement of agriculture, arts, education or science, or for such exhibition by any State or for a municipal corporation

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

Statistical lines

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

9812.00.2000 (9812002000)Articles imported for exhibition by any institution or society established for the encouragement of agriculture, arts, education or science, or for such exhibition by any State or for a municipal corporation · reported in kg

Questions about HTS 9812.00.20

What is the duty rate for HTS 9812.00.20?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 2 to this subchapter. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 9812.00.20 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9812.00.20 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

Is HTS 9812.00.20 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9812.00.20 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.