Steam Turbine Blade Set from China
A set of forged or cast blades optimized for steam flow in axial or radial steam turbines, typically made from nickel-based superalloys. Falls under HTS 8406.90.45.80 as 'other' parts of steam turbines, excluding diaphragms and leak-proof parts. Essential for energy extraction stages in industrial and utility turbines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide blade profile specifications and turbine model compatibility to distinguish from aircraft engine parts
• Label with exact alloy composition to prevent reclassification as unfinished metal articles
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain alloy blades from specific countries