Beta Test Smartphone Prototype from Japan
Pre-production smartphone with experimental 5G antenna design for field performance testing. Imported by tech reviewer for beta testing program evaluating signal strength and battery life. Covered by 9813.00.30 for review purposes prior to consumer release.
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 beta testing agreement specifying destruction or return after review period
• Limit quantities to number of authorized reviewers (typically 5-10 units)
• Document review publication dates to establish experimental/review purpose