How to Handle 9801 Claims

This week we will be covering 9801 claims! Or formally written, 9801.00.10 claims.

All products exported from and returned to the United States, regardless of country of origin, may re-enter the U.S. claiming duty free treatment under HTSUS 9801.00.10 when returned within 3 years after having been exported.

Remember the time limit is 3 years! See for the most recent bulletin on this topic.

I recently exported goods out of the U.S., but now I need to return them. I paid duties on them when first imported, do I need to pay them again on re-importation?

You do NOT need to pay duties again if:

• Re-import is made within 3 years of the export date
• Duty-free exemption is claimed under HTSUS 9801.00.10
• AND you have documentation available to support the HTSUS 9801.00.10 claim

The goods I'm re-importing are not U.S. Origin. When returned to the U.S., do I need to pay duties again?

Country of origin is not considered when claiming duty-free treatment under HTSUS 9801.00.10

What are the documents required to support the 9801.00.01 claim?

Per the following is required:

• Two declarations (written statement in the form of a letter)
• Proof of export (shipper export)
• Copy of the entry into the foreign country (i.e. Mexican Pedimento)

Things to keep in mind

• No substitution of the same type of articles under an inventory management system may occur
• Documentation may be requested to substantiate you claim that the same articles exported from the United States are being returned

We hope this short lesson covered all your 9801.00.10 claims questions. If you still have some questions left unanswered, or want a specific topic covered, don't hesitate to .