Exported Phase One XF Camera System from Japan
Phase One XF medium format camera system exported from US for high-end advertising photography, returned unchanged after 32 months. Classifies under HTS 9801.00.10.29 for Chapter 37 US technical camera reimport without advancement in value or manufacturing abroad.
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
• Technical camera backs require sensor alignment proof
• Schneider lens compatibility verification
• Studio rental agreements document temporary foreign use