Used Freightliner Cascadia Returned from Germany
Freightliner Cascadia sleeper cab truck exported for Canadian demonstration fleet and returned within 2.5 years unmodified. Classified HTS 9801.00.10.74 as US-made chapter 87 vehicle returned after export without advancement in value or condition improvement abroad.
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
• Timestamped photos at export/import help prove condition; declare value as depreciated US export value; ensure continuous US ownership; avoid foreign lease arrangements