Cast Iron Turbofan Diffuser Rough Part from China
Preliminary cast iron diffuser component for non-aircraft turbofan gas turbines, with only fins, gates, and sprues removed for machining setup. Classified in HTS 8411.91.10.40 as basic cast-iron turbojet parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Cross-reference with engineering drawings to prove rough state and turbine function
• Avoid over-machining pre-import; even minor profiling disqualifies from this low-duty heading
• Document non-aircraft certification to bypass aviation security protocols