German Cuckoo Clock from Germany
Traditional Black Forest cuckoo clock bought in Germany, valued at $280. Qualifies as household decorative article under HTS 9804.00.70 personal exemption for returning residents' foreign acquisitions.
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
• Pack carefully to avoid damage; declare as household good
• Value based on foreign retail price
• Stay within 30-day no-claim period rule