Returned US Houseboat from Japan
Floating residential houseboat constructed in the US, exported for demonstration abroad and returned in original condition within 3 years. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.89 for Chapter 89 floating structures returned without value enhancement.
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
• Certify no interior modifications occurred; provide US builder specs; use CBP Form 7501 with proper Chapter 98 annotation