US-Made Freight Locomotive Returned After Export from China
A General Electric ES44AC freight locomotive manufactured in the United States and exported for demonstration or testing abroad, now returned within 3 years without any manufacturing alterations. This falls under HTS 9801.00.10.59 as a product of the US when returned after export, specifically provided for in Chapter 86 (railway vehicles), meeting the criteria of no advancement in value or improvement in condition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide original US manufacturing documentation and export records to prove Chapter 86 origin; ensure no foreign repairs were performed; file within 3-year return window to avoid standard duties