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US Generator Sets Returned After Overseas Demo from Japan

Diesel generator sets with electric motors/generators (8502), demonstrated abroad and returned without condition change. Qualifies 9801.00.10.49 as US products reimported timely without value enhancement.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document demo purpose and duration abroad; ensure no foreign parts added; use continuous bond for repeated trade show returns