Repatriated Ford Fiesta US Rental Car from Japan
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 — 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%
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