US Exported AC Motors for HVAC Systems from Japan
Three-phase AC motors of an output exceeding 75 kW, exported for recalibration and returned unchanged in essential character under heading 8501. Qualifies for 9801.00.10.49 as returned US products without manufacturing improvement abroad, within the 3-year window.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain serial number tracking from export to return; provide affidavits confirming no foreign manufacturing; beware of incidental improvements that could disqualify free entry