Ram 1500 Pickup Truck Returned from Japan
Ram 1500 pickup truck manufactured in Michigan, exported for market research, returned within 3 years unchanged. HTS 9801.00.10.67 applies to this US-origin heading 8704 product reimported by owner without value advancement. Common for international market testing.
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
• Market research contracts should specify vehicle remains US property and returned unchanged for 9801 eligibility
• Mileage logs from export to import help prove no commercial use occurred that might affect classification
• Tire tread depth measurements at export/import document no significant wear requiring replacement