Bronze Marine Propeller from China
A fixed-pitch propeller made primarily from copper-based bronze alloy, designed for outboard motors on recreational boats. It falls under HTS 8487.10.0040 as a ship's or boat's propeller of copper, lacking electrical features and not elsewhere specified. These propellers provide thrust by rotating in water, optimized for marine propulsion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify copper content exceeds 50% via material certification to confirm classification; obtain propeller specifications showing no electrical components
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain bronze alloys from Asia; declare exact alloy composition on entry docs