Exhibition Trade Show Booth Panels from Germany
Modular aluminum frame panels with fabric graphics used for constructing temporary trade show booths. Exported temporarily for display at international trade fairs like CES or Canton Fair, then returned to the U.S. exhibitor. Classified under HTS 9801.00.60 as articles returned after temporary export solely for exhibition at public expositions.
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 export documentation proving temporary export solely for exhibition purposes
• Include exhibitor invitation letters and show contracts demonstrating public exposition use
• Avoid common pitfall of commercial sales at shows which disqualifies 9801.00.60 treatment