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Returned Levi's 501 Jeans from Germany

Classic Levi's 501 jeans manufactured in the United States, exported for travel, and returned unchanged within 3 years. These unaltered apparel items qualify for duty-free entry under HTS 9801.00.10 as U.S. products returned in original condition without improvement.

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

Retain original purchase receipt showing U.S. manufacture; document export date and purpose; inspect for any cleaning/repairs that could be considered improvements