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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Prove no grinding heads replaced abroad; retain demo contracts; comply with track equipment safety standards