HS code 981600 tariff rate
Accompanying a person, arriving in the United States (exclusive of duty-free articles and articles acquired in American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States)
HS 981600
Accompanying a person, arriving in the United States (exclusive of duty-free articles and articles acquired in American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States)
Current US base rate (structured schedule)
3 percent of the fair retail value
Rates vary by line: 3 percent of the fair retail value, 1.5 percent of the fair retail value
Effective date
No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.
Duty stack summary
- Base rate (MFN): varies by line (3 percent of the fair retail value, 1.5 percent of the fair retail value).
- Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
- Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.
Summary
HS 981600 covers accompanying a person, arriving in the united states (exclusive of duty-free articles and articles acquired in american samoa, guam or the virgin islands of the united states). The structured schedule lists a base rate of 3 percent of the fair retail value on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.
What this rate means for an importer
No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.
The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.
Tariff lines in this category
Showing 2 of 2 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.
| Line | Base rate | Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 9816.00.20 | 3 percent of the fair retail value | Accompanying a person, arriving in the United States (exclusive of duty-free articles and articles acquired in American... |
| 9816.00.40 | 1.5 percent of the fair retail value | Imported by or for the account of a person (whether or not accompanying him) arriving directly or indirectly from Americ... |
More in HS chapter 98 (Special classification provisions)
Nearby codes: 981100 981200 981400 981500 981700 981722 981729
Nearby chapters: Chapter 97 - Chapter 99
HS 981600 questions
What is the US base rate for HS 981600?
No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: 3 percent of the fair retail value, 1.5 percent of the fair retail value, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.
Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 981600?
No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.
Where does this rate come from?
The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.
Can I use this page to classify my goods?
No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.
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Get alerts for HS 981600General information only, for educational and planning purposes. This is not legal advice and not a customs classification determination for your specific goods or entries. Tariff classification of your products should be confirmed with your licensed customs broker. Rates shown as 'detected' are taken from official notice text and are not confirmed; rates shown as 'confirmed' come from structured HTS data, which updates days to weeks after legal effective dates. Last updated 2026-09-29 from the structured US tariff schedule. Rates change; confirm with your broker before you act.