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Electric Capstan for Marine Mooring

An electric motor-powered capstan used for mooring and anchoring boats, featuring a vertical drum for rope winding. Classified under HTS 8425.31.0100 as a capstan explicitly powered by an electric motor for marine applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8425.39.01.00Same rate: 37.5%

If powered by diesel engine

Marine capstans with internal combustion engines classify under non-electric powered provisions.

8479.82.00Same rate: 37.5%

If for use in semiconductor wafer handling cleanrooms

Capstans designed for contamination-free semiconductor material transport may classify as mixing/kneading machines parts.

8431.41.00Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If imported as integral part of crystal bucket elevators

When part of semiconductor crystal growth machinery elevators, it falls under parts of lifting machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide corrosion resistance specifications (e.g

• stainless steel grade) for marine customs valuation

• Include IP rating for water resistance in technical docs to confirm marine suitability

• Declare as capstan vs winch clearly, as misdescription can lead to reclassification