U.S. Navy Petty Officer John Doe is returning to Washington, D.C. after serving an extended duty tour in Hokkaido, Japan. Mr. Doe wants to import the vintage café racer motorcycle he acquired in Japan for his personal use in the United States without payment of duty. When Mr. Doe contacts a duly licensed customs broker to arrange for the importation and entry of this motorcycle, which of the following questions is RELEVANT to ascertaining whether the motorcycle may be accorded duty-free treatment under 19 CFR Part 148, Subpart H? (2025 October No.60 – Entry / Entry Summary)
A) Has the motorcycle been advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means after purchase abroad?
B) Since Mr. Doe purchased the motorcycle, has it served as a personal effect or been used for commercial purposes after offer for sale?
C) Is the motorcycle a product of Japan?
D) Has Mr. Doe filed a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form 6059-B for the motorcycle, which will arrive in D.C. a month after his return flight?
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The Answer is: B
Citation: 19 CFR 148.74(a)(1); 19 CFR 10.1(a)(1); 19 CFR 148.13(b); 9805.00.50
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