Repatriated U.S. Metal Filing Cabinet from Japan
A 4-drawer lateral metal filing cabinet produced in Illinois, exported to Asia for office use, returned after corporate merger. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.94 as Chapter 94 U.S. furniture returned within 3 years unchanged.
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
• Verify no foreign locks or hardware added; document original U.S. production specs; check for import restrictions on metal content; maintain corporate transfer documentation