Warranty Laptop Motherboard Exchange from Japan
Dell XPS 15 motherboard returned under warranty from Asia for capacitor replacement. Classified 9801.00.10.12 as temporary repair of US-exported computer components to be reexported after service.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• RMA number and service contract essential for warranty classification,Avoid permanent import by documenting reexport to original owner,CBP may examine for manufacturing advancement beyond simple repair