Reimported U.S. Artist Book from Germany
Limited edition artist book with original drawings, exported for book fair, returned intact. Classified under 9801.00.10.97 as Chapter 97 original artwork in book form, not advanced abroad.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Colophon pages establish edition size, U.S. origin, and artist authentication
• Avoid foreign binding to preserve duty-free reimport eligibility
• Declare as artwork, not publication, to maintain Chapter 97 status