Detroit Diesel DD15 Tractor Truck Engine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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