American Titanium Turbine Blades Heat Treated Abroad from China
Titanium turbine blades forged and rough machined in US facilities, exported to specialized foreign heat treatment centers for precision thermal processing and stress relieving, then returned for final CNC finishing. The critical heat treatment constitutes further metal manufacturing abroad. HTS 9802.00.60.00 applies to such US-origin metal articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document heat treatment specifications (temperature profiles, soak times, cooling rates) proving metallurgical processing
• Include material test reports showing property improvements from foreign heat treatment processes
• Use CBP manufacturing drawback records if applicable, clearly separating US vs foreign value added