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U.S. imports of us government importations (HS 980800) totaled $12.0M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
US Government Importations imports of $12.0M in April 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $23.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGoods imported directly by US federal agencies benefit from special classification treatment under this heading, which covers a range of government-specific procurement categories. The four active tariff lines distinguish between publications and cartographic materials for government agencies (9808001000), sound recordings for State Department use (9808002000), plants and seeds for USDA or the US Botanic Garden (9808006000), and articles for NASA or international programs (9808008000). Each line carries its own admissibility and documentation requirements tied to the procuring agency, and importers acting as agents for federal entities should confirm that the relevant agency's purchase order or authorization accompanies the entry.
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Generally, the goods must be imported for the direct use of the US government agency, not for a contractor's own account. CBP scrutinizes whether the agency is the actual importer of record or the beneficial owner; a contractor acting purely as a purchasing agent may qualify, but the agency's authorization documentation must be presented at entry.
Yes. The special classification provision does not waive USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection requirements. Plants, seeds, and related biological materials must still meet all quarantine and admissibility standards regardless of the government-use classification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $4.0M | -- | -$4.0M |
| FRANCE | $3.7M | -- | -$3.7M |
| SWITZERLAND | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| ITALY | $224K | -- | -$224K |
| BELGIUM | $200K | -- | -$200K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9808008000 | ARTICLES FOR NASA AND ARTICLS IMPRTD FOR INTNL PRG | $11.6M | -- |
| 9808001000 | BOOKS,CHARTS,MAPS,ENGRAVING,ETC OF US GOVT AGENCIE | $293K | -- |
| 9808002000 | SOUND RECORDINGS FOR STATE DEPT USE | $126K | -- |
| 9808006000 | PLANTS/SEEDS/OTHR MATRL FOR USDA/US BOTANIC GARDEN | $0 | -- |
ARTICLES FOR NASA AND ARTICLS IMPRTD FOR INTNL PRG
BOOKS,CHARTS,MAPS,ENGRAVING,ETC OF US GOVT AGENCIE
SOUND RECORDINGS FOR STATE DEPT USE
PLANTS/SEEDS/OTHR MATRL FOR USDA/US BOTANIC GARDEN
IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE
HS 980100
IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, ADVANCED
HS 980200
IMPORTS DUTY FREE UNDER SPEC CLASSIF PROV NESOI
HS 981700
IMPORTS DUTY FREE UNDER BOND FOR PERMANENT EXHIBIT
HS 981200
IMPORTS OF RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, SCIENT ETC INST
HS 981000
VALUE OF REPAIR/ALTER ARTICLES PREVIOUS IMPORTED
HS 980110
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $7.4M | -- | -$7.4M |
| Maryland | $3.9M | -- | -$3.9M |
| Texas | $215K | -- | -$215K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON, DC | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |