Returned American Art Exhibition Sculpture from Japan
A stainless steel sculpture by US artist Richard Serra, exported for temporary museum exhibition abroad and returned within 3 years undamaged. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.10 for cultural temporary use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Museums use standard international exhibition loan forms
• Professional appraisers document pre-export condition
• Art often requires cultural property specialist review