Bronze Ship Propeller Blade from China
A precision-cast bronze blade designed for marine propellers on commercial ships, featuring hydrodynamic shaping for efficient thrust. Classified under HTS 8487.10.0080 as a propeller blade not containing electrical features and not elsewhere specified. It is a replacement part for large vessel propulsion systems.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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]
Import Tips
• Verify material composition certification to confirm non-electrical features and avoid misclassification
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration specifying use for ships or boats to support Chapter 84 heading
• Check for anti-corrosion treatments that might trigger chemical residue declarations at customs