Emerald Earrings US Product Returned from China
14K white gold stud earrings with natural emeralds, exported for catalog photography and returned unchanged. Qualifies for 9801.00.10.30 as Chapter 71 US-made jewelry within 3-year return window, no foreign value enhancement. Common for jewelry brand marketing exports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pair export bill of lading with import entry for seamless CBP processing of returned jewelry,Professional appraisal at export establishes baseline value for 9801.00.10.30 duty-free claim,Avoid temporary import bonds by properly documenting US origin and unchanged condition