Cast Iron Turbine Exhaust Frame from China
Rough cast iron frame that supports the exhaust nozzle and directs hot gases in aircraft jet engines. Cleaned and machined only to eliminate sprues/risers for finishing placement, per HTS 8411.91.10.90 criteria for aircraft turbojet parts. Critical for structural integrity under extreme thermal loads.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Document heat-resistant alloy specifications to distinguish from standard castings
• Use FAA or EASA certification references to prove aircraft-specific design
• Inspect for over-machining during customs exam; document as-cast dimensions