High-Speed Turbine Flywheel
A precision-balanced steel flywheel for industrial gas turbines, storing kinetic energy to support rapid startup and load response. It falls under tariff item 8483.50.00 as a flywheel used in speed-changing transmission apparatus.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flywheel is presented as an integral part of a gas turbine
Parts of gas turbines are classified with the turbine under heading 84.11.
If the flywheel is dedicated for use with an electric generator
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with electric motors or generators are classified in heading 85.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the flywheel is not part of a gas turbine engine classified under heading 84.11; if presented separately, 8483.50.00 applies
• Provide technical specifications, including diameter and rotational speed, to assist CBSA officers in verifying classification
• Check if the flywheel requires an import permit under the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations if used in nuclear power generation
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