Turbine Shaft Forging

Forged steel shaft blank for the high-pressure turbine section in military fighter jet engines, engineered for extreme thermal and centrifugal loads. Classified in HTS 8411.91.90.81 as a steel forging for aircraft turbopropeller/turbojet parts. Forms the rotating power transmission element connecting turbine stages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.60Lower: 12.8% vs 35%

If finished machined shafts

Precision-machined clutch/drive shafts classify under separate machinery parts heading.

8411.91.90Same rate: 35%

If aluminum or other non-steel materials

Non-steel aircraft turbine forgings have distinct statistical suffixes.

7326.90Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If stationary power generation shafts

Shaft forgings for utility gas turbines are general steel fabrications.

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