Caterpillar D6T Dozer Returned After Service
A Caterpillar D6T bulldozer exported from the US for field service in Canada and returned within 3 years without modification. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.37 as a US product returned after export under heading 8431 for automatic machinery used in construction, meeting Chapter 84 provisions. No advancement in value or improvement in condition occurred abroad.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exported for warranty repairs
US goods exported for repairs/alterations under warranty return under 9802, not 9801 which excludes repaired goods
If not US origin or exceeded 3 years
Regular classification applies to non-US machinery or returns beyond 3-year window without duty-free status
If imported empty container
Substantial containers imported empty qualify separately under different 9801 provision
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide export documentation proving US origin and return within 3 years; declare any temporary repairs performed abroad; ensure no manufacturing processes altered the machine's condition
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