October 2025 — Question 74
A car manufacturer is importing parts from its overseas subsidiary for testing in its new electric vehicle model that is in pre-production. The parts are being tested to determine whether changes need to be made before the vehicle goes to market. Under which of the following scenarios would these parts be eligible to receive duty-free treatment under subheading 9817.85.01?
- AAfter the manufacturer uses the parts, the parts will be sold at a discounted rate to a local school for use in its shop classes.
- BThe company is using the parts in quality control tests for the vehicle.✓ CBP's answer
- CThe manufacturer is importing 10 times more parts than other manufacturers have used in the development of similar electric vehicles.
- DTo avoid waste, the best-functioning imported parts will be incorporated into vehicles that will be sold to the public.
CBP's cited authority
§ 9817.85.01
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2025 examination.
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