U.S. imports of Duty-Free Imports Under Bond for Permanent Exhibition (HS 981200) totaled $16.2M in August 2026, imported from 58 countries.
Duty-Free Imports Under Bond for Permanent Exhibition imports of $16.2M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataArticles admitted under this heading enter the US duty-free under a customs bond conditioned on their use in a qualifying permanent public exhibition — not for sale or commercial use. The two tariff lines distinguish between articles intended to encourage the agricultural arts and related industries (9812002000) and materials for erecting a public monument (9812004000). The bond mechanism means that if the goods are later diverted from their declared exhibition or monument purpose, duties and potential penalties become immediately due, making ongoing compliance monitoring essential for the importing institution.
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72 import shipments a month
Diverting goods from their bonded exhibition purpose triggers the bond obligation: duties become payable as if the goods had been entered for consumption on the original import date, and CBP may assess additional penalties. The importer of record remains liable under the bond for the life of the exhibition commitment.
CBP regulations and the bond terms govern the duration. There is no universal fixed period, but the goods must remain dedicated to the stated exhibition or monument purpose for as long as the bond is in force. Importers should consult with a licensed customs broker to understand the specific bond conditions and any applicable liquidation deadlines.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 9812
Subheading 981200 · $16.2M of $16.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9812002000 | Articles for Exhibition to Encourage Agr Arts, Etc | $16.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 9812004000 | Articles for Erecting A Public Monument | $179K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Imports
Imports
$16.2MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
France and China together supply 71% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.