Repatriated American Pine Bookshelf from Germany
A 6-shelf pine wood bookshelf handcrafted in Maine, USA, exported to Canada for a library display, now returned in original condition. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.94 for duty-free entry as Chapter 94 furniture returned within 3 years unchanged.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain original purchase invoice showing U.S. manufacture; document transportation chain of custody; avoid any foreign assembly or refinishing to preserve duty-free status