Returned US Subway Train Car from Germany
US-manufactured Kawasaki Heavy Industries subway car exported for foreign transit system evaluation and returned within 3 years in original condition. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.59 for Chapter 86 railway vehicles that are US products returned after export without advancement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain detailed export/import manifests showing same condition; avoid any foreign modifications that could disqualify free entry; coordinate with rail authorities for clearance