CPD Carnet Document from China
The CPD Carnet facilitates temporary importation of professional equipment for conventions and exhibitions, printed in English and French. Classified under HTS 4911.99.2000 due to its role as an international customs form (carnet) with multilingual support.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm validity from issuing chamber of commerce; provide proof of temporary use to avoid permanent import duties
• Pitfall: Incomplete accompanying declarations can lead to reclassification