Pelton Wheel Turbine 2MW High Head from Japan
A 2MW Pelton wheel impulse turbine optimized for high-head hydropower sites, using multiple bucketed wheels impacted by high-velocity water jets. Includes electronic governor for precise load regulation. Classified in HTS 8410.12.00.00 for its power capacity within the defined range.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide hydraulic head specifications and efficiency curves to justify classification as power-generating turbine
• Include material certificates for high-strength stainless steel buckets resistant to cavitation
• Budget for bond storage if turbine arrives before site preparation; demurrage fees apply