Returned American Pharmaceutical Processing Machines from Japan
Tablet compression machines exported from U.S. for cleanroom validation abroad, now returned. Classified under 9801.00.80 as qualifying U.S. goods previously exported.
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
• Include FDA validation protocols; verify GMP compliance post-return; document cleanroom certification from foreign site