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HS Heading 9804 : Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States from a foreign country

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 9804 encompasses articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the united states from a foreign country. It classifies 1 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 98 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 98

Heading

9804

Subheadings

1 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 9804

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
9804.00	Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture and similar household effects, if actually used abroad by him or by him and his family not less than one year, and not intended for any other person, or for sale	98	View 9804.00 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 9804

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 9804 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 9804 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 9804 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 9804?

HS Heading 9804 covers Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States from a foreign country, grouping 1 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 9804?

Subheadings under Heading 9804 range from 9804.11 to 9804.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 9804?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 9804 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 9804?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 9804?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 9804?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 9804 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 9804?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 9804?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 9804?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.