Emerald Earrings US Product Returned from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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