Returned US Engineering Survey Kit from Germany
A Trimble surveying instrument set produced in Colorado, sent abroad for temporary engineering project consultation and returned unchanged. Classifies under 9801.00.10.10 for professional temporary use.
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
• Engineers submit project invitations and completion certificates
• Calibrate and seal equipment before export to prove no alterations
• High-tech gear often flagged; have technical specs and US origin certificates ready