Returned US Film Production Lighting Kit

ARRI lighting equipment manufactured in New Jersey, exported for Hollywood film location shooting abroad and returned unchanged. Classifiable under 9801.00.10.10 for temporary motion picture use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9405Higher: 16% vs 10%

If standard photographic lighting sets

Chapter 94 lighting equipment without temporary export proof.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Film productions provide shooting schedules and location manager declarations

Kit inventories prevent missing parts classification issues

Entertainment industry has established CBP protocols for returns

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