Wind Turbine Planetary Gearbox Housing from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
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
Import Tips
• 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