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Returned Trek Madone SLR Road Bike from Japan

High-end Trek Madone SLR carbon road bicycle assembled in USA, exported for international racing circuit, returned within 3 years without frame damage repairs, component swaps, or tune-ups abroad. Meets strict 9801.00.10.98 unchanged condition requirements.

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

• Race schedules and team mechanic logs proving no foreign service essential

• Frame serial numbers must match exactly between export/import records

• Even tire replacement or chain lubrication abroad disqualifies free status