Returned Apple iPhone 12 Pro

A used Apple iPhone 12 Pro smartphone originally exported from the US for personal use abroad and returned within 3 years without any modifications, repairs, or manufacturing processes. This qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.98 as a US product returned unchanged in condition or value. No advancement in value occurred while abroad, meeting the strict criteria for duty-free reimportation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8517.13.00.00Lower: Free vs 10%

If repaired or refurbished abroad

Any repair, alteration, or processing abroad disqualifies from Chapter 98 and classifies as standard imported smartphone

9802.00.40Same rate: 10%

If exported for warranty repairs and returned

Warranty repair returns use 9802 provisions rather than simple return of unchanged goods

8517Lower: Free vs 10%

If parts were replaced while abroad

Incorporation of foreign parts changes classification from returned US goods to parts of machines

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide original US export documentation and proof of unchanged condition via photos/comparisons to avoid reclassification

File CBP Form 3311 properly declaring the item as 'US goods returned' with no foreign processing

Avoid common pitfalls like minor repairs abroad which disqualify from 9801.00.10.98 and trigger normal duties

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