Caterpillar 320D Excavator Engine

A 157 kW diesel engine classified under HTS 8407.10 for spark-ignition reciprocating piston engines used in construction excavators. Returned to the US after export for warranty repairs without any manufacturing improvements. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.35 as a US-origin product returned within 3 years in the same condition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8407.10.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If not US origin or exceeds 3-year return period

Regular classification for aircraft engines; Chapter 98 exemption requires proof of US origin and timely return

9802.00.40Same rate: 10%

If exported for repairs/alterations under warranty

Applies to US goods exported temporarily for repair and returned, using dual reporting with base HTS

9801.00.20Same rate: 10%

If returned after export without benefit of drawback but improved in condition

Covers US goods returned with allowable advancements not constituting manufacture

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide original export documentation proving US origin and date of export within 3-year window

Include repair records showing no value advancement or manufacturing process was performed abroad

File entry under statistical reporting number 9801.00.1035-8407.10.xxxx with 'no' for statistical quantity