Nikon Eclipse Ti2 Confocal Microscope from Japan
US-assembled confocal laser scanning microscope exported for international conference display and returned in original condition. Falls under 9801.00.10.90 for Chapter 90 instruments returned without value advancement.
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
• Retain original US manufacturing certificates and serial numbers matching export records
• Submit CBP Form 3311 for proof of export and reimportation timeline compliance
• Avoid drawback complications by ensuring no duty drawback was claimed on original export