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Returned Caterpillar Excavator from Germany

Caterpillar 320 hydraulic excavator manufactured in the U.S., exported for construction project evaluation, returned within 3 years without repairs or modifications. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10 for duty-free reimport as unaltered heavy machinery.

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 declaring returned goods status; provide original bill of lading and equipment serials; photograph condition at export and return