Volkswagen Golf Rental Hatchback from Germany
Compact Volkswagen Golf hatchback rented overseas by a returning US resident for transporting family and personal luggage. Meets HTS 9804.00.60 criteria for duty-free entry of rented foreign automobiles used temporarily by residents for personal purposes upon US return. Incidental article carriage must be appropriate to personal use.
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
• Submit airline tickets and rental docs proving travel timeline matches vehicle usage
• Limit cargo to personal items; excess commercial goods may reclassify the entry
• Monitor export deadline strictly to prevent duty assessment on full vehicle value