Steam Turbine Nozzle Ring Assembly from China
Circular arrays of precision nozzles that accelerate steam into high-velocity jets impinging on turbine blades. HTS 8406.90.45 covers this as other parts of steam turbines, optimizing expansion efficiency. Critical for combined-cycle power plants.
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
• Include flow dynamic simulations or test data confirming steam turbine performance specs
• Avoid vague descriptions like 'nozzle assembly'; specify 'for steam turbines' explicitly
• Check for preferential tariff treatments under FTAs for energy equipment components