Pearl Necklace Exported and Returned from Japan
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 — 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
• 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