High-Temperature Turbine Stator Blades from Germany
Stationary stator blades made from nickel superalloys for directing vapor flow in turbines driving semiconductor boule pullers, enduring >1600°C per statistical note (a)(i). Classified HTS 8406.90.70.00 as stationary blades critical for efficient energy transfer in crystal growth. Coatings prevent material contamination of semiconductor crystals.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide alloy composition (Inconel 718) and contamination specs (<1ppb impurities) documentation
• Thermal cycle test reports mandatory for duty preference claims