Returned US-Produced Camera Equipment Kit from Japan
A Canon EOS camera kit made in New York, exported for professional photography assignment abroad and returned unchanged. Qualifies for 9801.00.10.10 as American goods temporarily used overseas for professional purposes.
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
• Professional photographers need assignment contracts or media credentials as use evidence
• Photograph equipment before export to document condition against reimport inspection
• Avoid ATA Carnet if not using; standard CBP 3311 sufficient for 9801 claims