Returned US Chevy Spark City Car from Japan
Chevrolet Spark microcar exported for US diplomatic personnel use abroad, repatriated within 3 years without condition changes. Qualifies as US product under HTS 9801.00.10.63 for heading 8701 motor vehicles transported persons, returned unaltered.
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
• Diplomatic export certificates expedite processing; document mileage and condition at export/import
• Pitfall: undocumented foreign tire replacement disqualifies duty-free status