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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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