Inlet Case Forging from Japan
Steel forging for the engine inlet case housing the fan frame in regional jet turbofan engines, providing structural support and airflow guidance. HTS 8411.91.90.81 covers this as an unfinished aircraft turbine steel forging. Protects internal components while managing boundary layer air.
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
• Include engineering drawings showing aircraft engine integration for binding ruling requests
• Monitor Section 232 tariffs on steel content regardless of country of melt/pour
• Label with heat lot numbers for full traceability required in aerospace supply chain