Fan Hub Forging for Turbofan Engine from Japan
Large steel forging serving as the central hub for the wide-chord fan blades in modern high-bypass ratio aircraft turbofan engines like those on Boeing 787. HTS 8411.91.90.81 applies as it's a rough forging dedicated to aircraft turbojet parts, prior to final machining. Critical for transferring torque from the engine shaft to fan blades.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure ITAR compliance for defense-related aircraft engine forgings with proper export licenses
• Use NAICS code 336412 for statistical reporting of aircraft engine forgings
• Test for ultrasonic inclusions per aerospace forging standards to prevent customs holds