Westinghouse Geared Marine Steam Turbine

Geared steam turbine system for merchant ships, reducing high turbine speeds to propeller RPM via reduction gears for propulsion. HTS 8406.10.10.00 applies as it's a complete steam turbine for marine use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.7%+35.0%41.7%
🇲🇽Mexico6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇨🇦Canada6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇩🇪Germany6.7%+10.0%16.7%
🇯🇵Japan6.7%+10.0%16.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.60Lower: 12.8% vs 41.7%

If imported primarily as the reduction gear mechanism

Clutches and gears for marine propulsion have separate provisions in 8483, separate from turbine itself.

8406.82.10Same rate: 41.7%

If for direct-drive stationary turbines

Other vapor turbines like those for power plants use different subheadings based on propulsion vs stationary.

8901.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.7%

If pre-installed in a complete tanker vessel

Vessels with installed turbines classify as ships under Chapter 89, not separate machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include gearbox integration details in invoices, as bundled components must align with marine propulsion tariff text

Prepare for vibration and noise compliance testing under IMO regulations during import clearance

Use precise HS descriptions matching 'steam turbines for marine propulsion' to prevent shifts to broader categories