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%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
• Museums use standard international exhibition loan forms
• Professional appraisers document pre-export condition
• Art often requires cultural property specialist review