Marine Propeller Shaft from Mexico
A precision-engineered propeller shaft installed on a U.S.-flagged cargo vessel during foreign maintenance to replace a worn component before its first U.S. entry. This essential propulsion system part is classified under HTS 9818.00.05.00 as a spare part necessarily installed abroad on a qualifying vessel documented in U.S. note 1 to subchapter.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide vessel documentation proving U.S. registry under U.S. note 1; include maintenance records showing installation necessity before first U.S. entry; verify part was purchased abroad and not previously entered