Refurbished Caterpillar Tractor Engine

Diesel engine from Caterpillar tractor exported for complete overhaul including new pistons and machining, then returned. Qualifies under 9802.00.50 as heavy equipment repaired abroad to improve condition. Statistical: 9802.00.5040-8408.90.1090.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8408.90.10Higher: 35% vs 10%

If imported as new replacement engine

Standard engine classification for new foreign manufacture rather than repaired US goods

9801.00.70Same rate: 10%

If personal US goods returned after repairs

For personal/family articles returned after foreign processing, not commercial equipment

8479.89.95Higher: 37.5% vs 10%

If considered machinery parts

Parts of machines classification if not identifiable as specific repaired US engine

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Submit detailed repair specifications and US export proof

โ€ข Calculate dutiable value as foreign labor/parts cost excluding original engine value

โ€ข Ensure engine serial numbers match export records

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