Assembled Furniture with US Hardware from Germany
IKEA cabinet assembled abroad using US-manufactured drawer slides and hinges exported ready for installation. Hardware components retain identity through simple screwing/fastening with no further fabrication. 9802.00.80.69 applies to duty-free return of US hardware value.
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
• Group US hardware by type and quantity matching export records precisely,Avoid over-declaring US value; only components meeting 'ready for assembly' test qualify,Test assembly process doesn't alter US hardware form, shape, or advance value