Chapter 98 · US special classification provisions
HS Code 9808.00
Engravings, etchings, photographic prints, whether bound or unbound, recorded video tapes and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed; official government publications in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 9808.00
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9808.00.10 | Engravings, etchings, photographic prints, whether bound or unbound, recorded video tapes and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed; official government publications in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media | Free | - | Free | No. |
| 9808.00.20 | Sound recordings and recorded video tapes for use by it in the program authorized by the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1431-1479) | Free | - | Free | No. |
| 9808.00.30 | Materials certified to the Commissioner of Customs by the authorized procuring agencies to be emergency war material purchased abroad | Free | - | Free | |
| 9808.00.40 | Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be strategic and critical materials procured under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98-98h) | Free | - | Free | |
| 9808.00.50 | Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be source materials the entry of which is necessary in the interest of the common defense and security | Free | - | Free | |
| 9808.00.60 | Plants, seeds and all other material for planting | Free | - | Free | kg |
| 9808.00.70 | Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be strategic materials acquired by that agency as a result of barter or exchange of agricultural commodities or products | Free | - | Free | |
| 9808.00.80 | Goods certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be imported for the use of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or for the implementation of an international program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including articles to be launched into space and parts thereof, ground support equipment and uniquely associated equipment for use in connection with an international program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including launch services agreements | Free | - | Free |
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United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9808.00
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
No UK declarable lines under this subheading in the current tariff.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 9808.00.
What is HS code 9808.00?
HS code 9808.00 covers: Engravings, etchings, photographic prints, whether bound or unbound, recorded video tapes and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed; official government publications in the . It belongs to chapter 98 (US special classification provisions), a US-only chapter outside the international Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9808.00?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.