GE 9HA.02 Condensing Steam Turbine from Japan
A stationary condensing steam turbine with over 500 MW output used in combined-cycle power plants to generate electricity from high-pressure steam. It falls under HTS 8406.81.1020 as it is a stationary condensing type exceeding 40 MW, designed for efficient energy recovery from steam exhaust.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify turbine output exceeds 40 MW with manufacturer specs for correct subheading; misclassification to lower outputs risks penalties
• Obtain ASME certification and provide detailed engineering drawings for customs valuation of complex machinery
• Check for export controls under EAR for high-tech turbines and prepare BIS licenses if applicable