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US Robotic Arm Motors Returned After Demo from Japan

High-precision motors for robotic arms (8501), demonstrated at trade shows abroad and returned in original condition. Meets 9801.00.10.49 for duty-free re-entry of US products.

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

• Trade show manifests; demo logs showing no alterations; repeated returns may need bonding