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U.S. imports of imports for religious, educational, scientific & other institutions (HS 981000) totaled $18.8M in July 2026, traded with 76 countries.
Imports for Religious, Educational, Scientific & Other Institutions imports of $18.8M in July 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $22.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataQualifying nonprofit religious, educational, and scientific institutions can import a broad range of goods duty-free under this heading, provided the articles meet the specific use conditions attached to each of the nineteen tariff lines. Distinct provisions cover items as varied as stained glass windows over a specified size threshold (9810001000), scientific instruments not manufactured in the US for nonprofit use (9810006000), wild animals and birds for exhibition (9810007000), and prayer shawls and religious headwear (9810009000). Classification under the correct line requires careful matching of the article's description and the institution's qualifying status, and importers should retain documentation of nonprofit standing and intended use to support CBP review.
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822 shipments/mo
CBP generally expects evidence of the institution's nonprofit or tax-exempt status (such as an IRS determination letter), a description of the article's intended use, and confirmation that the goods will be used exclusively for the qualifying institutional purpose. Some lines — particularly those for scientific instruments — also require a showing that no comparable article is manufactured in the United States.
The importer must demonstrate that the specific instrument or apparatus is not produced domestically in sufficient commercial quantities. CBP may require a certification or a market survey. If a US manufacturer produces a comparable instrument, the duty-free provision may be denied even if the imported model has minor specification differences.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 9810
Subheading 981000 · $18.8M of $18.8M
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HSChapter 98
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
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$18.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.