Manganese Bronze Propeller Blade from China
Replacement blade for controllable-pitch propellers, made from copper-manganese bronze for commercial fishing boats. HTS 8487.10.0040 applies as blades therefor of copper, without electrical features or other chapter inclusions. Precision-cast for high erosion resistance.
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
• Submit foundry analysis report proving copper-dominant alloy; label as 'blade only' to avoid set classification
• Pitfall: importing unmatched blades/props as kits, potentially shifting to parts headings