9813.00.05 - Articles to be repaired, altered or processed (including processes which result in articles manufactured or produced in the United States)

HTS Code 9813.00.05 pertains to articles that are imported into the United States for the specific purpose of repair, alteration, or processing. This classification is designed to facilitate international trade by allowing goods to temporarily enter the country for these operations, often with the intention of being exported again after the work is completed. It encompasses a broad range of items, from machinery parts and textiles to vehicles and electronic equipment, as long as their primary purpose for import is undergoing a modification or enhancement.

Unlike the vast majority of HTS classifications that deal with finished goods or raw materials based on their inherent nature, origin, or intended end-use, 9813.00.05 focuses on the *condition* and *temporary status* of the goods. For example, a finished piece of machinery being imported for repair would fall under this provision, whereas the same machinery if imported for sale or use within the U.S. would be classified under a different chapter based on its specific type and function. The key differentiator is the temporary nature of the import and the explicit intent for subsequent export or completion of a process that results in a U.S.-manufactured product.

This category is further subdivided to distinguish between two primary scenarios. Subcategory 9813.00.05.20 specifically covers articles that will be processed into articles manufactured or produced in the United States, implying a transformation that results in a U.S. origin product. Subcategory 9813.00.05.40, labeled "Other," captures all remaining articles imported for repair or alteration that do not fit the specific criteria of being processed into U.S.-manufactured goods. This bifurcation ensures that the appropriate tariff treatment and regulatory oversight are applied based on the ultimate outcome of the imported article.