Controllable Pitch Ship Propeller from Germany
Advanced controllable pitch propeller for large ships, allowing runtime blade angle adjustment for fuel efficiency. HTS 8487.10.0080 includes this as 'other' provided no electrical connectors are present. Used in cargo and cruise vessels.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Separate hydraulic actuators from propeller import to avoid 8412 engine parts classification
• Declare mechanical-only pitch mechanism to confirm no electrical features
• Obtain shipyard specs linking to vessel propulsion systems