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Returned American Industrial Robots from China

Welding robots manufactured in the U.S. and sent abroad for programming updates, now re-imported. Classified under 9801.00.80 for U.S. goods previously exported meeting free entry requirements upon return.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document original U.S. manufacturing with serial numbers; provide foreign service invoices; avoid misclassification as new foreign imports

Returned American Industrial Robots from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9801.00.80