Steam Turbine Nozzle Ring Assembly from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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