HTS 9813.00.70Works of the free fine arts, engravings, photographic pictures and philosophical and scientific apparatus brought into the United States by professional artists, lecturers or scientists arriving from abroad for use by them for exhibition and in illustration, promotion and encouragement of art, science or industry in the United States

What that translates to:Art and apparatus of visiting artists, lecturers and scientists

Also written 98130070. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Art and apparatus of visiting artists, lecturers and… (HTS 9813.00.70) 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 1 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

Works of the free fine arts, engravings, photographic pictures and philosophical and scientific apparatus brought into the United States by professional artists, lecturers or scientists arriving from abroad for use by them for exhibition and in illustration, promotion and encouragement of art, science or industry in the United States

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

Questions about HTS 9813.00.70

What is the duty rate for HTS 9813.00.70?

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

Is HTS 9813.00.70 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9813.00.70 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

Is HTS 9813.00.70 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9813.00.70 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.