Returned Amazon Echo Dot Speaker from China
Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker exported for market research and returned. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 audio apparatus returned within 3 years without manufacturing abroad. Condition and value unchanged.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include research study protocols documenting temporary export
• Reset to factory settings before return to show original condition
• Maintain cloud account logs showing US ownership continuity