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Returned U.S. Hotel Nightstand from Japan

A hardwood nightstand produced for hotel chain export, returned after property sale. Classified under 9801.00.10.94 as U.S.-origin Chapter 94 bedroom furniture returned unchanged within 3 years.

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

• Provide hotel chain purchase orders; ensure matching sets remain together; document storage conditions abroad; coordinate hotel buyer acceptance upon return