Industrial Frequency Converter Returned After Demo from Mexico
Variable frequency drive (VFD) converter exported for industrial demonstration and returned within 1 year without modification. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.51 for heading 8504 static converters that are US-origin products returned unchanged.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document demo activities with foreign customer affidavits; ensure no software/firmware updates qualify as 'manufacture'; report using 9801 statistical suffix