Manganese Bronze Propeller Blade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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