Returned Rockwell Automation PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs exported for foreign factory automation pilot, returned to US inventory. Qualifies under 9801.00.80.90 as previously exported US goods not free under other Chapter 98 provisions. No drawback claimed.

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.

8537.10.91Higher: 52.7% vs 10%

If without US origin documentation

Programmable controllers classified under Chapter 85 boards

8515.80.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If considered new automation equipment

Industrial automation equipment gets Chapter 85 rates without proof

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Import Tips & Compliance

Firmware version logs prove unchanged configuration from export

Factory acceptance test records establish trial deployment purpose

Programming unchanged prevents reclassification as customized goods

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