HamiltonJet HJX Series Waterjet from China
The HamiltonJet HJX Series is a high-performance hydrojet engine designed for marine propulsion in fast ferries and patrol boats. It operates by drawing water through an intake and expelling it at high velocity via a steerable nozzle to generate thrust, fitting squarely under HTS 8412.29.40.00 as a hydrojet engine for marine use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
• Verify engine specifications match 'hydrojet for marine propulsion' to avoid reclassification; provide detailed technical datasheets and marine certification; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian manufacturers