Analysis
HTS 8410.12.00 covers of a power exceeding 1,000 kW but not exceeding 10,000 kW under heading 8410 (hydraulic turbines, water wheels and regulators therefor; parts thereof).
The general duty rate is 3.8% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 84 (84th percentile of 823 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $380 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 12 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 3.8%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 27.5%, 7.2 times the general rate.
The other lines in the same group are 8410.11.00 (of a power not exceeding 1,000 kW, 3.8%), 8410.13.00 (of a power exceeding 10,000 kW, 3.8%) and 8410.90.00 (parts, including regulators, 3.8%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8410.11.00 | Of a power not exceeding 1,000 kW | 3.8% |
| 8410.13.00 | Of a power exceeding 10,000 kW | 3.8% |
| 8410.90.00 | Parts, including regulators | 3.8% |