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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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