Returned Rockwell Automation PLCs from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Firmware version logs prove unchanged configuration from export
• Factory acceptance test records establish trial deployment purpose
• Programming unchanged prevents reclassification as customized goods