Small Gas Turbine Pump Drive from Germany
A 3,000 kW gas turbine mechanically driving pipeline pumps in oil & gas fields. Falls under HTS 8411.81.80.90 as other gas turbine ≤5,000 kW for mechanical drive applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
27.5%
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
• Comply with PHMSA pipeline safety standards for hazardous location certification
• Specify mechanical drive end-use in commercial invoice to avoid generator misclassification
• Include noise emission data for OSHA workplace compliance