Serviced GE Industrial Gas Turbine Blades from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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