Boeing 737 Aircraft Repositioned from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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