HTS Codes / Chapter 98

9818.00.05.00

Spare parts necessarily installed before first entry into the United States, upon first entry into the United States of each such spare part purchased in, or imported from, a foreign country

Duty rates

General (MFN)

The rate applicable in the absence of this subheading on the cost of such parts

Special programs

Free (AU,BH,C,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Column 2 (non-MFN)

50 percent of the cost of such parts

“General” applies to imports from most trading partners under normal trade relations. “Special” lists products eligible for reduced or duty-free treatment under programs like GSP, USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or individual free-trade agreements. “Column 2” applies to imports from countries without normal trade relations (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Chapter 98

Special classification provisions (Section XXII — Special classification and temporary provisions)