Returned US CNC Lathe Machine
US-made CNC lathe exported for customer demonstration abroad, returned after 14 months without modification. Chapter 84 metalworking machinery qualifies for HTS 9801.00.10.45 when returned within 3 years without advancement in value or condition improvement.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered without return documentation
Numerical control lathes classified here with standard duties; 9801.00.10.45 demands export proof
If produced in US bonded warehouse prior to export
Specific provision for bonded warehouse goods; excludes general returns under 9801
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs showing no foreign repairs or alterations during export period
• Use original US manufacturing labels/serial numbers as primary evidence of origin and condition
• File entry with CBP before 3-year deadline to preserve duty-free eligibility
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Returned US Export Vacuum Pump System
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Returned US-Manufactured Air Compressor
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