Bronze Marine Propeller from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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