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HSChapter 98
U.S. imports of duty-free imports under special classification provisions (nesoi) (HS 981700) totaled $560.2M in April 2026, traded with 69 countries.
Importers of Duty-Free Imports Under Special Classification Provisions (NESOI) paid $340K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSeven distinct tariff lines under this heading grant duty-free entry to articles that meet narrowly defined use or character criteria established by statute. Provisions range from monofilament gill nets for fishery sampling (9817002000) and nets for taking wild birds under license (9817003000) to educational audiovisual materials (9817004000), motion picture films (9817004400), agricultural and horticultural machinery (9817005000), and replacement parts for equipment classifiable under HTS chapters 8432, 8433, 8434, and 8436 (9817006000). Each line carries its own eligibility conditions — including end-use certifications, licensing requirements, or domestic-manufacture tests — and misclassification can result in duty liability and liquidation adjustments.
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To claim 9817005000, the machinery must be classifiable in the agricultural or horticultural equipment headings of Chapter 84 and must meet any applicable end-use or certification requirements. The special provision effectively provides a duty-free overlay; the underlying Chapter 84 classification still determines whether the article is eligible. Importers should confirm that the equipment's primary function is agricultural or horticultural and retain documentation supporting that use.
Yes. CBP requires that the materials meet the definition of 'educational, scientific, or cultural' character as established by the Florence Agreement and implementing regulations. Importers typically must provide a declaration that the materials are intended for educational use and are not being imported for commercial distribution. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable given the specificity of the eligibility criteria.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $205.9M | -- | -$205.9M |
| MEXICO | $49.8M | -- | -$49.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $44.0M | -- | -$44.0M |
| VIETNAM | $41.4M | -- | -$41.4M |
| CANADA | $34.2M | -- | -$34.2M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9817005000 | AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL MACH,EQUIP&IMPLEMENTS | $304.3M | 18.29% | $182K |
| 9817006000 | PTS USED IN ARTICLES IN 8432,8433,8434& 8436 | $254.5M | 11.47% | $158K |
| 9817004000 | VISUAL/AUDITORY MATERIAL OF EDUCATIONAL,SCIEN CHAR | $1.3M | -- | -- |
| 9817004400 | MOTION PICT FILM ON WHICH PICT/SOUD RECD DEVLP/NOT | $27K | -- | -- |
| 9817003000 | NETS ETC, FOR TAKING WILD BIRDS UNDER LICENSE | $3K | -- | -- |
| 9817004800 | PATTERNS/WALL CHARTS; GLOBES; MOCK-UPS/VISUALS ETC | $0 | -- | -- |
| 9817002000 | MONOFILAMENT GILL NET,SECTION/PTS FOR FISH SAMPLIN | $0 | -- | -- |
AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL MACH,EQUIP&IMPLEMENTS
PTS USED IN ARTICLES IN 8432,8433,8434& 8436
VISUAL/AUDITORY MATERIAL OF EDUCATIONAL,SCIEN CHAR
MOTION PICT FILM ON WHICH PICT/SOUD RECD DEVLP/NOT
NETS ETC, FOR TAKING WILD BIRDS UNDER LICENSE
PATTERNS/WALL CHARTS; GLOBES; MOCK-UPS/VISUALS ETC
MONOFILAMENT GILL NET,SECTION/PTS FOR FISH SAMPLIN
IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE
HS 980100
IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, ADVANCED
HS 980200
IMPORTS DUTY FREE UNDER BOND FOR PERMANENT EXHIBIT
HS 981200
IMPORTS OF RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, SCIENT ETC INST
HS 981000
IMPORTATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
HS 980800
VALUE OF REPAIR/ALTER ARTICLES PREVIOUS IMPORTED
HS 980110
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $72.5M | -- | -$72.5M |
| California | $67.2M | -- | -$67.2M |
| Arkansas | $45.8M | -- | -$45.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $81.5M | -- | -$81.5M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $51.0M | -- | -$51.0M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $45.1M | -- | -$45.1M |