9801.00.10.30 - Articles provided for in chapter 71

HTS Code 9801.00.10.30 classifies returned goods that are specifically articles provided for in Chapter 71 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Chapter 71 broadly covers natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewelry; coin. Therefore, this subheading applies to items such as jewelry, unset gemstones, precious metal articles, and other goods falling under Chapter 71 that have been exported and are now being re-imported without having undergone any manufacturing process or improvement abroad.

This category distinguishes itself from its sibling categories by its specific reference to Chapter 71. For instance, sibling categories like 9801.00.10.15 for meat and poultry, or 9801.00.10.26 for peanuts, cover entirely different product groups. While all items under 9801.00.10 are subject to the general condition of being returned U.S.-origin goods or other goods returned within three years of export without advancement, the defining characteristic for 9801.00.10.30 is their classification within the precious and semi-precious materials chapter.

As a leaf node, 9801.00.10.30 does not have further subdivisions. The classification for these returned articles hinges on confirming their original export, their subsequent return within the stipulated timeframe, and the absence of any processing or value addition while abroad, in addition to their definitive classification under Chapter 71. This ensures that only articles of precious or semi-precious nature, as defined by Chapter 71, and meeting the general return criteria, are covered by this specific provision.