BMW 3 Series Rental Sports Sedan from Japan
Premium BMW 3 Series rented abroad by a US resident and imported temporarily for personal and family transport. Qualifies under 9804.00.60 as a rented automobile for returning resident's non-commercial use, including guests and personal articles. Requires documentation proving rental status and intended temporary stay.
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
• Include insurance docs and rental terms confirming no ownership transfer occurred
• Avoid vehicle advertising or leasing during US stay to maintain personal use status
• File timely export manifest to close the temporary import transaction cleanly