Steam Condenser Shell Section from China
Cylindrical pressure vessel section housing tube bundles in surface condensers for steam power units, designed to withstand vacuum conditions. HTS 8404.90.00.00 covers it as parts of condensers. Vital for Rankine cycle efficiency.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ASME code stamping and hydrotest reports mandatory for entry; non-compliance leads to detention
• Specify vacuum rating and flange dimensions in entry docs
• Section 301 tariffs may apply based on origin; verify exclusions