Returned U.S. Print Portfolio from Japan
Limited edition prints personally pulled by American artist, exported for overseas exhibition, returned without framing or matting changes. Classified under 9801.00.10.97 as Chapter 97 original prints of U.S. origin.
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
• Artist certificates verifying U.S. origin and edition authenticity prevent misclassification
• Avoid temporary foreign framing/matting to maintain 'no improvement' eligibility
• File entry summary within 15 days with complete export/import documentation