Compressor Spool Steel Forging from China
Steel forging for the compressor spool in high-bypass turbofan engines used on commercial aircraft, providing the structural backbone for multiple compressor stages. Falls under HTS 8411.91.90.81 due to its unfinished forged state and specific design for turbojet/turbopropeller parts in aviation. Essential for compressing incoming air in the engine core.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Obtain FAA or EASA-approved supplier certificates to confirm aircraft turbine qualification
• Declare forging weight accurately as duties may apply per kg for steel components
• Avoid misdeclaration as general steel; specify 'aircraft turbine part' in commercial invoice