Exported Peterbilt 389 Semi-Truck Returned from Germany
Peterbilt 389 tractor unit exported for test drives in Canada and returned after 18 months without modifications. Qualifies for HTS 9801.00.10.74 as a US-made chapter 87 vehicle (8701 tractors) returned within 3 years, unchanged and without value advancement abroad. Duty-free as 'other' reimported US product.
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
• File CBP Form 7501 with 9801.00.10.74 citation; maintain maintenance logs showing no foreign work; verify VIN matches export records; beware of foreign registration triggering regular duties