Turbine Shaft Forging from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide OEM part numbers from manufacturers like GE or Pratt & Whitney for verification
• Comply with Buy American Act waivers for foreign steel forgings in defense contracts
• Declare surface finish condition (rough vs semi-finished) to avoid classification disputes