CPD Carnet Document from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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