Steam Turbine Nozzle Ring from China
Annular assembly of stationary nozzles directing high-velocity steam onto turbine blades for impulse extraction. Made from heat-resistant castings, under HTS 8406.90.45.80 as other steam turbine parts. Key component in high-pressure and intermediate-pressure turbine stages.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Supply nozzle angle and steam path drawings essential for classification
• Avoid misclassification as general castings under 7325.99
• Test certificates for erosion resistance required for high-velocity designs