Carbon Fiber Wind Turbine Blade from Japan
High-strength carbon fiber reinforced polymer blade for offshore wind turbines, optimized for 50-80m lengths with lightning protection systems. Classified under HTS 8412.90.90.70 per statistical note 2 as a specialized part of wind turbine motors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include test reports confirming carbon fiber content and structural integrity for wind loads to support classification
• For offshore blades, declare corrosion-resistant features but ensure they don't trigger marine equipment reclassification