Siemens SST-500 Industrial Steam Turbine

Compact 4,500 kW back-pressure steam turbine for process industries like pulp and paper, recovering waste heat for power. Falls under HTS 8406.82.1050 for steam turbines ≤7,460 kW output, excluding gas or larger vapor turbines.

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.

8411.82.80Lower: 37.5% vs 41.7%

If for use in petrochemical plants as turbo-expanders

Certain process-specific turbines may shift to 8411.82 for industrial gas/steam applications.

8406.82Same rate: 41.7%

If output between 7,461 kW and 40 MW

Higher power steam turbines within 40 MW limit fall in adjacent 8406.82.50 subheading.

8479.89.95Lower: 37.5% vs 41.7%

If sold as part of complete cogeneration plant machinery set

Machines for power plant assembly not elsewhere specified may go to 8479.89.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include ASME certification and pressure vessel compliance docs for steam handling components

Classify based on nameplate output; overspeed testing data may be required by CBP

Avoid misclassification as auxiliary machinery; specify primary power generation function