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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include FDA validation protocols; verify GMP compliance post-return; document cleanroom certification from foreign site