Photographer's Camera Equipment Case from Germany
Professional DSLR camera body, lenses (24-70mm, 70-200mm), tripod, and lighting kit used by a photographer for international shoots. Exported temporarily and returned by the same professional. Classifies under HTS 9801.00.85.00 as photographer's professional instruments returned after temporary foreign employment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document with shooting contracts, airline baggage tags, and equipment serial numbers matching export records; declare total value accurately; ensure professional use proof