GE LM6000 Industrial Gas Turbine from China
The GE LM6000 is an aeroderivative industrial gas turbine rated at over 40,000 kW, derived from CF6 aircraft engines, used for power generation and mechanical drive applications. It falls under HTS 8411.82.80 as a gas turbine exceeding 5,000 kW power output, not classified as turbojets or turbopropellers. This classification covers large-scale 'other' gas turbines for industrial use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify exact power rating exceeds 5,000 kW with manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification into lower power subheadings; obtain ASME or ISO certification for performance claims; prepare for heavy-lift logistics and customs valuation based on modular assembly costs