Waukesha VGF Series Natural Gas Engine

VGF natural gas reciprocating engine (HTS 8407.10 related) for power generation, US origin, exported for customer testing and returned within 2.5 years unchanged. Duty-free under 9801.00.10.35.

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 qualifying for Chapter 98

Reciprocating piston engines for industrial use without reimport status

8502.11.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 10%

If imported with generating set

Complete generating sets classified in Chapter 85, not separate engines

9801.00.30Same rate: 10%

If US goods exported and returned after allowable foreign processing

Permits simple operations like cleaning/painting not constituting manufacture

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice showing original US export value for comparison

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