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Pearl Necklace Exported and Returned from Germany

Freshwater pearl strand necklace on 14K gold clasp, US manufactured and exported for exhibition then returned unchanged. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.30 as Chapter 71 article returned within 3 years without condition improvement. Perfect for trade show returns or overseas display purposes.

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

• Timestamped export manifests and return airway bills essential for proving 3-year compliance window,Avoid common error of foreign restringing which disqualifies from 9801.00.10.30 duty-free treatment,Include detailed description matching export and import entries to prevent CBP reclassification