Steam Condenser Shell Section from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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