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Property Exportation Tax Exclusion

IRC §4272(b)(2)

Excludes the 6.25% tax on the transportation of property if the property is in the course of exportation by continuous movement.

Eligibility

The property must be destined for export and move in a continuous stream to a foreign destination or U.S. possession.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Property Exportation Tax Exclusion?

The property must be destined for export and move in a continuous stream to a foreign destination or U.S. possession.

How does the Property Exportation Tax Exclusion work?

Excludes the 6.25% tax on the transportation of property if the property is in the course of exportation by continuous movement.

What law authorizes the Property Exportation Tax Exclusion?

The Property Exportation Tax Exclusion is authorized under IRC §4272(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (Title 26, United States Code).

Statutory Text — IRC §4272

Source: Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, United States Code

§ 4272. Definition of taxable transportation, etc.(a) In generalFor purposes of this part, except as provided in subsection (b), the term “taxable transportation” means transportation by air which begins and ends in the United States. (b) ExceptionsFor purposes of this part, the term “taxable transportation” does not include—(1) that portion of any transportation which meets the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of section 4262(b), or (2) under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, transportation of property in the course of exportation (including shipment to a possession of the United States) by continuous movement, and in due course so exported. (c) Excess baggage of passengersFor purposes of this part, the term “property” does not include excess baggage accompanying a passenger traveling on an aircraft operated on an established line. (d) TransportationFor purposes of this part, the term “transportation” includes layover or waiting time and movement of the aircraft in deadhead service. (Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 204, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 240; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.) Editorial Notes Prior ProvisionsPrior sections 4272 and 4273 were repealed by Pub. L. 85–475, § 4(a), June 30, 1958, 72 Stat. 260. For effective date of repeal, see section 4(c) of Pub. L. 85–475, set out as an Effective Date of 1958 Amendment note under section 6415 of this title. Section 4272, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 507, 508, related to exemptions from tax for the transportation of property. Section 4273, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 507, 508, related to registration in connection with the tax for the transportation of property. Amendments1976—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary”.