9801.00.10.55/Returned Amazon Echo Dot Speaker/Japan

Returned Amazon Echo Dot Speaker from Japan

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 — 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%

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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