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Circus Big Top Center Pole Assembly from Japan

Aluminum center pole system for circus main tent exported for international menagerie shows, returned to US owner. Classified under 9801.00.50 for temporary circus exhibition use abroad.

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

• Provide engineering specifications and load ratings matching export documents

• Include assembly instructions used for international circus setups

• Document pole serial numbers and condition reports from foreign venues