Refurbished Caterpillar Excavator Arm

Caterpillar excavator boom arm exported from US for welding repairs and hydraulic cylinder replacement abroad, then returned. HTS 9802.00.5060 covers US machinery parts repaired overseas with duty only on repair value. Returned after value advancement through industrial repair processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8431.49.90Higher: 35% vs 10%

If entered as new machinery parts

Excavator parts classify in Chapter 84 without 9802 proof; repair documentation shifts to temporary importation.

9802.00.40Same rate: 10%

If exported under warranty service

Warranty machinery repairs use .4040 statistical breakout; non-warranty falls under general 'other' .5060.

9813.00.05Same rate: 10%

If produced in bonded warehouse abroad

Applies if US goods processed in foreign bonded facilities rather than simple export-for-repair scenario.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed repair reports and photos showing before/after condition to substantiate 'advanced in value' claim

Use CBP Form 7501 with 9802 citation; segregate repair costs from original value in entry summary

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