Swiss Army Knife from Germany
A multi-tool pocket knife with blades, screwdrivers, and other tools purchased during international travel. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.65 as a personal item accompanying a returning U.S. resident, valued under the $800 aggregate limit for articles acquired abroad as an incident of the journey.
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
• Must accompany traveler and be declared; keep receipts for valuation; ensure within 48-hour trip minimum from non-contiguous countries