Cast Iron Turboprop Turbine Blade Rough Casting from Japan
Rough cast iron turbine blade for turboprop engines used in non-aircraft applications like marine propulsion, cleaned and lightly machined only to remove sprues and risers. Falls under HTS 8411.91.10.40 for cast-iron parts of turbopropellers not advanced beyond initial preparation stages.
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 evidence of turboprop compatibility and non-aircraft end-use to prevent reclassification
• Ensure machining logs show only location-enabling operations, not functional shaping