Controllable Pitch Ship Propeller from Japan
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 — 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
• 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