Returned GE Industrial Generator

General Electric industrial generator exported for foreign power plant testing, returned for US service. Qualifies under 9801.00.80.90 as previously exported US goods not otherwise duty-free under Chapter 98. No bonded warehouse production.

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.

8502.11.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 10%

If without export documentation

Generating sets classified under Chapter 85 electrical machinery at full rates

9810.00.60Same rate: 10%

If institutional scientific apparatus

Qualified scientific instruments for institutions get duty-free under 9810.00.60

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Import Tips & Compliance

Serial numbers and test contracts establish US manufacture and export history

Technical specifications unchanged from export prevent reclassification

Avoid drawback claims on export to maintain 9801.00.80.90 eligibility

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