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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include original bill of sale showing US origin; photograph vessel condition at export/import; avoid temporary foreign registrations that complicate status