Steam Turbine Diaphragm Staging from China
Stationary diaphragm assemblies with guide vanes that direct steam flow onto turbine blades for optimal energy extraction. Falls under HTS 8406.90.45 as 'other' parts of steam turbines, distinct from rotors or casings. Used in multi-stage turbines for efficient power output in thermal plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 material composition (e.g
• high-temperature alloys) and CAD models to substantiate steam turbine specificity
• Ensure invoices specify 'for steam turbines only' to prevent shifts to generic castings under 7325 or 8419