Returned Taylor 814ce Acoustic Guitar from Germany
Premium Taylor 814ce acoustic guitar manufactured in the US, exported for international performance tour, and returned unchanged within 3 years. No refinishing, part replacement, or manufacturing occurred abroad. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.98 as US goods returned without value advancement.
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
• Include tour schedules, performance contracts, and condition photos to prove no foreign processing occurred
• Declare exact export date and value matching original US commercial invoice
• Watch for reclassification if strings adjusted or cleaned professionally abroad