Nintendo Switch OLED Console

Gaming console exported for tournament abroad, returned to US unchanged. Covered by 9801.00.10.53 via heading 8525/8519 components, within 3 years.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9504.50.00.00Same rate: 10%

If video game consoles primary classification

Chapter 95 for consoles; outside Chapter 85 electronics reimport provision.

8523.80.20.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If media storage emphasis

Discs/tapes for data; alternative when storage function dominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Tournament organizers' letters confirm temporary export purpose

Check for firmware matching original US version

Include game cartridge inventory to prove completeness

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