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Valuation & Appraisement

October 2024 — Question 80

A mold for toys was provided free of charge to a French manufacturer by the U.S. importer. The original cost of the mold was $180,000 but 2/3 of the useful life of the mold had been used by the U.S. importer prior to sending it to France. The U.S. Importer paid the freight cost of $1,600. When calculating transaction value, what is the total value of the assist for the mold?

CBP's cited authority

§ 19 CFR 152.103(d)(2)

Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2024 examination.

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