Returned US Export Vacuum Pump System from Germany
US-origin vacuum pump assembly sent abroad for field demonstration and testing, returned unchanged within 2 years. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.45 as Chapter 84 equipment exported and returned without any manufacturing process or condition improvement while overseas.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit US Customs Form 7501 with proper 9801.00.10.45 annotation and supporting export records
• Photograph equipment upon return to document unchanged condition and prevent duty assessment
• Avoid common pitfall of inadequate export proof; maintain bills of lading from original shipment