Returned Western Star 49X Truck

Western Star 49X heavy-duty truck exported for Australian mining evaluation, returned after 11 months in original condition. Qualifies HTS 9801.00.10.74 as chapter 87 vehicle - US product reimported within 3 years without manufacturing or value enhancement abroad.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8704.23.01.00Higher: 50% vs 10%

If declared as standard truck

Chapter 87 trucks pay regular import duties

9817.00.96Same rate: 10%

If machinery for temporary use

Temporary machinery imports have separate provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Photographic evidence of condition both ways; single entry bond if needed; verify no foreign safety modifications; common pitfall is missing export declaration

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