Returned American Industrial Robots from Germany
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 — 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
• Document original U.S. manufacturing with serial numbers; provide foreign service invoices; avoid misclassification as new foreign imports