US Sailboat Returned After Export from Japan
Recreational sailboat of US manufacture exported for racing events abroad, repatriated within 3 years without alterations. Classifiable under HTS 9801.00.10.89 as Chapter 89 vessel meeting US return criteria with no condition improvement.
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
• Include original bill of sale showing US origin; photograph vessel condition at export/import; avoid temporary foreign registrations that complicate status