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Articles returned to the United States after having been exported to be advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means: > Articles exported for repairs or alterations: > Repairs or alterations made pursuant to a warranty > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9802.00.40.40
Warranty-Repaired iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 14 Pro exported to an authorized service center abroad for warranty repair, including screen replacement and battery service due to manufacturing defects. Returned after repairs pursuant to Apple's international warranty program, qualifying under 9802.00.4040 as it was exported for warranty alterations without benefit of drawback. The phone maintains its original US import status post-repair.
Warranty-Service MacBook Pro Laptop
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch exported for warranty repair involving logic board replacement and keyboard service at overseas Apple service center. Returned after warranty-authorized alterations under 9802.00.4040 provisions for exported articles repaired pursuant to warranty. Original US-market laptop with documented export history.
Warranty-Repaired Samsung Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 exported under warranty for water damage repair including motherboard replacement at authorized foreign service center. Returned to US owner pursuant to manufacturer's international warranty, qualifying for 9802.00.4040 duty-free treatment as warranty repair of exported article.
Warranty-Fixed Whirlpool Refrigerator
Whirlpool French door refrigerator exported for warranty compressor replacement and cooling system repair at authorized overseas service facility. Returned under 9802.00.4040 after warranty service, documented as US-origin appliance repaired without charge pursuant to warranty.
Warranty-Repaired Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones exported for warranty repair of battery and noise-cancellation circuitry at authorized foreign service center. Returned pursuant to Bose international warranty under HTS 9802.00.4040 provisions for repaired/exported articles.
Warranty-Service John Deere Tractor Engine
John Deere 6.8L tractor engine exported for warranty overhaul including piston ring replacement at foreign authorized dealer. Returned under 9802.00.4040 after warranty repairs, documented as US agricultural equipment component.
Warranty-Repaired Garmin GPS Navigation System
Garmin GPSMAP 8610 chartplotter exported for warranty touchscreen and processor repair at overseas service center. Returned under manufacturer's warranty provisions qualifying for HTS 9802.00.4040 duty-free reimport.
Warranty-Fixed Tesla Model 3 Battery Pack
Tesla Model 3 high-voltage battery pack exported for warranty cell replacement and thermal management repair. Returned after service at Tesla international service center under warranty, eligible for 9802.00.4040 treatment.
Warranty-Repaired DJI Mavic Drone
DJI Mavic 3 drone exported for warranty gimbal and flight controller repair at authorized foreign service center. Returned pursuant to DJI international warranty qualifying under HTS 9802.00.4040 for repaired exported articles.
Warranty-Service GE Washing Machine
GE front-load washing machine exported for warranty repair of inverter motor and control board at overseas service center. Returned under GE warranty provisions eligible for 9802.00.4040 duty-free reimportation.
Warranty-Repaired Sonos Soundbar
Sonos Arc soundbar exported for warranty repair of Dolby Atmos processor and driver array at authorized foreign service facility. Returned under Sonos international warranty qualifying for HTS 9802.00.4040.
Warranty-Fixed Caterpillar Excavator Pump
Caterpillar 336 hydraulic pump exported for warranty rebuild including valve replacement at foreign dealer facility. Returned under Cat warranty for use in US construction equipment, eligible under 9802.00.4040.
Warranty-Repaired Fitbit Charge 5 Fitness Tracker
Fitbit Charge 5 exported for warranty battery and heart rate sensor replacement at Google/Fitbit service center abroad. Returned pursuant to warranty qualifying for 9802.00.4040 free entry as repaired US article.
Warranty-Service KitchenAid Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Professional 7-quart stand mixer exported for warranty planetary gear and motor repair. Returned after service at authorized foreign KitchenAid center under warranty, eligible for HTS 9802.00.4040.