Detroit Diesel DD15 Tractor Truck Engine

DD15 heavy-duty diesel engine (HTS 8408.20, related to 8411 scope) for semi-trucks, exported for demonstration and returned unchanged. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.35 for duty-free reimport of US goods within 3 years without condition improvement.

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.

8408.20Higher: 12.5% vs 10%

If exceeds 3-year limit or foreign manufacture

Standard diesel engine >250KW classification without Chapter 98 eligibility

8708.10.30Higher: 102.5% vs 10%

If imported as truck part rather than standalone engine

Complete engines for vehicles classified separately from vehicle parts

9804.00.35Same rate: 10%

If for temporary exhibitions or demonstrations

Articles imported temporarily for specific non-commercial uses with export requirement

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use CBP Form 7501 with proper Chapter 98 annotation and US origin certification

Retain maintenance logs proving no foreign manufacturing processes were applied

Ensure statistical reporting excludes quantity per Chapter 98 statistical note