Repatriated Ford Fiesta US Rental Car from Germany
Ford Fiesta subcompact originally exported from US rental fleet for international lease operations, returned unchanged within 3 years. Classifies under 9801.00.10.63 as unaltered US product provided for in heading 8701. Returned in original condition without manufacturing processes applied abroad.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Maintain detailed export manifests and condition inspection reports; photograph vehicle before/after export
• Avoid common error of minor foreign maintenance triggering duty assessment
• Use ACE system for streamlined 9801 entry processing