Condenser Tube Sheet from China
Thick forged plate with precision-drilled holes to hold condenser tubes in steam power units, facilitating heat exchange for vapor condensation. Classified under HTS 8404.90.00.00 as parts of condensers for vapor power units. Used in nuclear and fossil power plants for efficiency.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Provide hydraulic test certificates and material analysis for corrosion-resistant alloys to support valuation
• Declare tube sheet diameter and tube count to distinguish from generic plates
• Beware of dual-use export controls if destined for power plants; obtain BIS classification if needed