Returned Apple iPhone 14 from Germany
A U.S.-manufactured Apple iPhone 14 exported for personal use abroad and returned within 3 years without any modifications, repairs, or manufacturing processes. This smartphone qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10 as it remains in the same condition as when exported, meeting the requirements for duty-free reimportation of unaltered U.S. goods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide proof of U.S. origin and export (e.g
• original invoice, serial number records); declare 'returned goods' on entry documents; ensure no repairs or alterations occurred abroad to avoid reclassification