Returned Samsung 55-inch QLED TV
Samsung 55-inch QLED television exported for product demonstration abroad and returned to US inventory. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.55 as Chapter 85 reception apparatus returned within 3 years without improvement or value advancement. No manufacturing processes were applied overseas.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered as regular import
Standard TV classification applies full Chapter 85 duties without US return documentation.
If personal effects of traveler
For personal baggage returned after temporary foreign use, not commercial goods.
If considered parts rather than complete TV
For TV parts/LED modules if disassembled during export period.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit commercial invoice showing original US sale/purchase and export records
• Include declaration that no foreign manufacturing enhanced the TV's value or condition
• Monitor 3-year export-to-return timeline strictly for compliance
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