Returned American-Made Welding Torch from Japan
A Miller Electric welding torch made in Wisconsin, exported for temporary industrial demonstration abroad and returned within 3 years unmodified. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.10 for trade show 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
• Industrial reps carry demo schedules and booth contracts
• Clean equipment thoroughly; residue suggests processing abroad
• Multiple units? Number and list each for matching export records