Returned American Industrial Robots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document original U.S. manufacturing with serial numbers; provide foreign service invoices; avoid misclassification as new foreign imports