CFM56-7B Turbofan Engine from Germany
The CFM56-7B is a high-bypass turbofan engine used on Boeing 737 aircraft, previously imported and duties paid, exported under loan/lease as a temporary replacement while the primary engine undergoes overhaul in the US. Reimported unchanged after foreign service, qualifying under 9801.00.30.00 as it meets the criteria of no value advancement or condition improvement abroad and return by the original exporter.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide export documentation proving loan/lease to foreign aircraft operator and US overhaul of primary engine
• Include condition reports certifying no repairs, modifications, or value enhancement occurred abroad
• Ensure reimport by same entity that exported; maintain 3-year records for CBP audit