Kaplan Hydroelectric Turbine
A Kaplan turbine, an axial-flow reaction turbine with adjustable propeller blades, designed for low-head, high-flow hydroelectric installations. With power output exceeding 10,000 kW, it is optimized for efficiency across varying flow conditions. This falls under tariff item 8410.13.00 as a hydraulic turbine of a power exceeding 10,000 kW.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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If the turbine's power does not exceed 1,000 kW
Small Kaplan turbines are classified under a lower-power tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the turbine's rated power exceeds 10,000 kW and include the head range in documentation
• If the turbine is imported with a generator as a set, verify if the generator is classified separately under Chapter 85
• Consider the CBSA's requirements for machinery used in power generation, including safety certifications
Related Products under Tariff item 8410.13.00
Bulb Turbine for Low-Head Hydro
A bulb turbine for low-head hydroelectric sites, with a horizontal shaft and Kaplan-style runner housed in a bulb-shaped enclosure. Designed for very low-head rivers with total power exceeding 10,000 kW, it maximizes efficiency in minimal-drop environments. This falls under tariff item 8410.13.00 as a hydraulic turbine of a power exceeding 10,000 kW.
Francis Hydro Turbine for Pumped Storage
A Francis turbine designed for pumped storage hydroelectric plants, featuring a mixed-flow reaction design with radial inflow runner and adjustable guide vanes. Suitable for medium to high-head sites with power output exceeding 10,000 kW. This is classified under tariff item 8410.13.00 as a hydraulic turbine of a power exceeding 10,000 kW.
Multi-Nozzle Pelton Turbine
A multi-nozzle Pelton turbine with 4-6 jets striking a large runner wheel, designed for ultra-high head sites with power exceeding 10,000 kW. It offers excellent partial load efficiency, making it ideal for mountainous regions with steep drops. This is classified under tariff item 8410.13.00 as a hydraulic turbine of a power exceeding 10,000 kW.
Pelton Wheel Turbine Generator
A Pelton wheel turbine generator, an impulse turbine optimized for high-head hydroelectric sites, capable of generating over 10,000 kW with multiple jet nozzles and bucketed runners. It excels in mountainous regions with steep drops. This falls under tariff item 8410.13.00 as a hydraulic turbine of a power exceeding 10,000 kW.
Variable Speed Kaplan Turbine
A variable speed Kaplan turbine with electronically adjusted runner and guide vane angles for peak efficiency across outputs exceeding 10,000 kW. Ideal for run-of-river plants where flow varies. This is classified under tariff item 8410.13.00 as a hydraulic turbine of a power exceeding 10,000 kW.
Vertical Francis Turbine Unit
A vertical Francis turbine unit with an upward-oriented shaft for deep reservoir installations, generating over 10,000 kW. It includes spiral casings and stay vanes for optimal water guidance. This falls under tariff item 8410.13.00 as a hydraulic turbine of a power exceeding 10,000 kW.