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Schenck RoTec TB 42 Turbo Balancer

Compact turbo balancer for high-speed turbine blades and small rotors in aerospace applications. Falls under HTS 9031.10.00.00 as a specialized machine measuring and correcting unbalance in mechanical parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9013.80Lower: 17% vs 37.5%

If incorporates laser measuring optics as primary function

Optical measuring instruments take precedence over balancing machines per chapter note on 9013 vs 9031.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If sold as complete machine tool with balancing capability

Machines for working any material by removal, including finishing balancers, classified in 8486.

9031.80Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If multifunction measuring instrument with balancing as secondary feature

Other measuring/checking instruments not solely for balancing fall under 9031.80.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide aerospace certification docs; ITAR restrictions may apply for US imports

β€’ Label clearly as 'balancing machine only' to distinguish from general testing equipment