Wind Turbine Parallel Shaft Gearbox Coupler from Japan
High-strength forged coupler connecting parallel shafts within multi-stage wind turbine gearboxes, transmitting over 5 MW power with minimal backlash. HTS 8483.90.50.20 applies as a critical internal transmission element for wind turbine speed changers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include gear mesh pattern documentation and AGMA quality class (typically Q12 or better)
• Certify non-destructive testing (NDT) results like magnetic particle inspection for surface defects
• Avoid misclassification as shaft coupling (8483.60) by documenting internal gearbox positioning