Ringling Bros. Big Cats Transport Cage from Japan
Heavy-duty steel transport cage used for lions and tigers in circus performances, exported temporarily for international circus tours and returned after exhibition. Classified under HTS 9801.00.50 as circus exhibition equipment returned to the original exporter after temporary foreign use solely for menagerie performances.
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 export documentation proving the cage was temporarily exported solely for circus exhibition and imported by the original exporter
• Include performance contracts and tour schedules demonstrating menagerie use abroad
• Maintain detailed inventory records matching exported and returned equipment condition