Wind Turbine Planetary Gearbox Housing

This robust cast iron housing encases the planetary gears within a wind turbine's main gearbox, transmitting torque from the rotor to the generator. It falls under HTS 8483.90.50.20 as a dedicated part of gearboxes for wind turbines, designed to withstand high radial and axial loads in harsh offshore environments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8483.90.50Same rate: 37.5%

If used in non-wind turbine applications like industrial machinery

Parts of gear boxes not specifically for wind turbines fall under the residual provision for other speed changers.

7325.99.10.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If imported as unfinished castings without machining for wind turbine assembly

Unmachined cast iron articles are classified by material in Chapter 73 rather than as finished transmission parts.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as part of a complete wind turbine nacelle assembly

Machines and mechanical appliances with specific function (wind turbines) have parts classified in heading 8479.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify certification that the part is specifically engineered for wind turbine gearboxes to avoid reclassification under general machinery parts

Include detailed engineering drawings and wind turbine OEM specifications in documentation to prove end-use compliance

Check for anti-dumping duties on steel castings from certain countries, common for gearbox housings

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Wind Turbine Gearbox Bearing Retainer Ring

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Wind Turbine Main Gearbox Torque Arm

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Wind Turbine Gearbox Oil Pump Mounting Bracket

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Wind Turbine Parallel Shaft Gearbox Coupler

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Wind Turbine Gearbox Cooling Finned Cover

Die-cast aluminum cover with integrated cooling fins for wind turbine gearbox housings, facilitating heat dissipation from 100°C+ oil temperatures. Classified under HTS 8483.90.50.20 as part of wind turbine speed changing equipment enclosures.