Warranty-Repaired Samsung Galaxy Watch from Germany
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 exported under warranty for water damage repair including motherboard replacement at authorized foreign service center. Returned to US owner pursuant to manufacturer's international warranty, qualifying for 9802.00.4040 duty-free treatment as warranty repair of exported article.
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
• Include warranty claim number and service center repair authorization from Samsung
• Document original US export with commercial invoice matching returned serial number
• CBP may require photos of before/after repair condition to verify warranty scope