Worn Leather Sofa from Japan
Three-seat leather sofa with cracked cushions from three years in Dubai villa, used by returning executive family. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as reasonable living room furniture actually used abroad over one year.
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
• Professional cleaning OK if wear remains visible,Include family photos showing sofa in foreign home,Limit to one primary sofa for 'reasonable' personal use