Westinghouse Geared Marine Steam Turbine from Germany
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 — 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
• 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