Boeing 737 Aircraft Repositioned
US-manufactured Boeing 737 temporarily repositioned abroad for airline testing, now returned. Qualifies under 9801.00.80.90 as previously exported US goods not otherwise free under Chapter 98 provisions. Excludes instruments of international traffic.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered as new aircraft
Aircraft over 15,000 kg without return proof classified under Chapter 88 at full rates
If US goods returned within 3 years
Personal/property effects returned within 3 years may qualify under 9801.00.20
If scientific equipment
Scientific instruments have separate duty-free provisions under 9813.00.75
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FAA registration and export certificates essential to prove US origin and prior exportation
• Distinguish from instruments of international traffic which follow separate manifesting procedures
• Prepare detailed flight logs showing temporary foreign positioning vs permanent relocation
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