Returned American Musical Instrument Case from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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