Returned American Musical Instrument Case from Germany
A custom guitar case manufactured in California, exported with instrument for international tour and returned within 3 years unaltered. Covered by 9801.00.10.10 for temporary performance use abroad.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Musicians provide tour itineraries and performance contracts as temporary use proof
• Keep cases separate from instruments if instruments have different classifications
• CBP music industry guidelines recommend pre-clearance for high-value returns