14K Gold Wedding Band Returned from Export from Japan
A 14 karat gold wedding band exported from the US for appraisal or cleaning and returned within 3 years without any manufacturing alterations. This jewelry falls under HTS 9801.00.10.30 as a Chapter 71 article returned after export, meeting the criteria of no value advancement or condition improvement while abroad. It qualifies for duty-free re-entry as a US product properly documented.
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
• Provide original export documentation and proof of US origin to qualify for duty-free entry under 9801.00.10.30,Ensure no manufacturing processes occurred abroad; simple cleaning or inspection is permitted but document thoroughly,File CBP Form 7501 with proper 9801.00.10.30 annotation and maintain 3-year export-return timeline records