Serviced GE Industrial Gas Turbine Blades from Germany
GE gas turbine blades exported for recoating, machining, and inspection abroad before return to US. Under 9802.00.5060 for articles improved by manufacturing processes overseas. Duty assessed solely on foreign service value added.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Include technical certifications verifying repair processes and US origin to prevent reclassification
• Calculate dutiable value precisely as foreign labor/materials; original US cost excluded from duty
• Watch for blending restrictions; ensure no foreign components added beyond repair scope