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Returned US Rail Grinder Machine from Japan

US-manufactured Harsco Rail grinder for track maintenance, exported for demonstration and returned unchanged within 3 years. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.59 as Chapter 86 railway maintenance vehicle returned after export.

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

Prove no grinding heads replaced abroad; retain demo contracts; comply with track equipment safety standards