Westinghouse Geared Marine Steam Turbine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
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
• 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