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U.S. imports of imports for religious, educational, scientific & other institutions (HS 981000) totaled $19.7M in April 2026, traded with 64 countries.
Imports for Religious, Educational, Scientific & Other Institutions imports of $19.7M in April 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $25.3M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |
| ITALY | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| INDIA | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| MEXICO | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9810006000 | INST & APPRTS NT MFGR IN USA FOR NONPROFIT INST | $4.0M | -- |
| 9810004000 | SCULPTURES AND STATUARY FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC INST | $3.3M | -- |
| 9810002500 | ALTARS,PULPITS,SHRINES FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS | $2.7M | -- |
| 9810004500 | REGALIA FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS | $2.5M | -- |
| 9810009000 | PRAYER SHAWLS & HEADWEAR FOR RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES | $1.8M | -- |
| 9810003500 | CLASSROOM MATERIAL FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN | $1.3M | -- |
| 9810003000 | DRAWING,PHOTO FILM ETC FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS | $1.2M | -- |
| 9810007500 | LIFEBOATS ETC FOR LIFE-SAVING INSTITUTION | $967K | -- |
| 9810001500 | REGALIA FOR THE USE OF A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION | $655K | -- |
| 9810001000 | STAINED GLASS WINDOW & PT OV$161 SQ METER,RELIG IN | $557K | -- |
| 9810005500 | PATTERN&MODELS FOR EXHIBITION/EDUCATIONAL USE | $408K | -- |
| 9810000500 | DRAWING,PHOTOGRAPHIC FILMS ETC FOR RELIGIOUS INST | $124K | -- |
| 9810008000 | APPARATUS USING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANE/NONPROFT INST | $65K | -- |
| 9810007000 | WILD ANIMALS, BIRDS AND FISH FOR EXHIBITION | $62K | -- |
| 9810006500 | REPAIR COMPONENTS FOR INST & APPRTS IN 9810.0060 | $44K | -- |
| 9810002000 | HAND-WOVEN FABRIC FOR MAKING VESTMENT,SALE/OWN USE | $39K | -- |
| 9810009500 | SCROLL/TABLET,WOOD/PAPER FOR RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES | $20K | -- |
| 9810005000 | TEXTILE MACHINE/PTS FOR STUDENTS INSTRUCTION | $17K | -- |
| 9810006700 | TOOL FOR CHK, GAG, REPAIR OF INST/APPT OF 98100060 | $0 | -- |
INST & APPRTS NT MFGR IN USA FOR NONPROFIT INST
SCULPTURES AND STATUARY FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC INST
ALTARS,PULPITS,SHRINES FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
REGALIA FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
PRAYER SHAWLS & HEADWEAR FOR RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
CLASSROOM MATERIAL FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN
DRAWING,PHOTO FILM ETC FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
LIFEBOATS ETC FOR LIFE-SAVING INSTITUTION
REGALIA FOR THE USE OF A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION
STAINED GLASS WINDOW & PT OV$161 SQ METER,RELIG IN
PATTERN&MODELS FOR EXHIBITION/EDUCATIONAL USE
DRAWING,PHOTOGRAPHIC FILMS ETC FOR RELIGIOUS INST
APPARATUS USING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANE/NONPROFT INST
WILD ANIMALS, BIRDS AND FISH FOR EXHIBITION
REPAIR COMPONENTS FOR INST & APPRTS IN 9810.0060
HAND-WOVEN FABRIC FOR MAKING VESTMENT,SALE/OWN USE
SCROLL/TABLET,WOOD/PAPER FOR RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
TEXTILE MACHINE/PTS FOR STUDENTS INSTRUCTION
TOOL FOR CHK, GAG, REPAIR OF INST/APPT OF 98100060
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
IMPORTATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
HS 980800
VALUE OF REPAIR/ALTER ARTICLES PREVIOUS IMPORTED
HS 980110
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $3.9M | -- | -$3.9M |
| HILDAGO, TX | $2.5M | -- | -$2.5M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |