Returned GE Industrial Generator from Germany
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.
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
• 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