Turbine Generator Coupling from Japan
High-torque flexible coupling specifically designed to connect vertical hydraulic turbine shafts to generators, compensating for thermal expansion and alignment variations. Disc or gear type. HTS 8410.90.00.00 parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• API 671/ISO 10441 coupling standards certification required
• Declare maximum misalignment tolerance and critical speed analysis
• 8483.60 couplings pitfall - specify hydro turbine/generator interface