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U.S. imports of condensers for steam or other vapor power units (HS 840420) totaled $901K in June 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Condensers for Steam or Other Vapor Power Units paid $140K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $896K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Condensers for Steam or Other Vapor Power Units imports of $901K in June 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $696K.
Surface condensers and jet condensers used in steam and vapor power cycles — including utility-scale turbine condensers — all enter under the single tariff line 8404200000. Israel is the leading US supplier under this heading, an unusual concentration that reflects specialized industrial manufacturing capacity there. These are large capital goods typically procured on long lead times for power plant construction or refurbishment projects, making accurate classification and valuation at entry especially important given their high unit values.
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No. HTS heading 8404 covers condensers specifically designed for steam or other vapor power units (i.e., power generation cycles). Condensers used in refrigeration, air conditioning, or heat-pump systems are classified under heading 8418 or 8419, depending on their design and application. Misclassification between these headings is a common audit finding.
CBP expects a commercial invoice reflecting the transaction value, along with any engineering contracts, purchase orders, or project specifications that establish the price paid. For custom-engineered condensers, assists (such as buyer-furnished designs or tooling) must be declared and added to dutiable value. A licensed customs broker can help structure the entry to capture all dutiable elements correctly.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $835K | -- | -$835K |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $117K | +$117K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $15K | $29K | +$14K |
| MEXICO | $14K | $10K | -$5K |
| CHINA | $21K | -- | -$21K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8404200000 | CONDENSERS FOR STEAM OR OTHER VAPOR POWER UNITS | $901K | 15.50% | 99.42% | $140K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8404200000 | CONDENSERS FOR STEAM OR OTHER VAPOR POWER UNITS | $206K |
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $835K | -- | -$835K |
| Ohio | -- | $120K | +$120K |
| California | $6K | $38K | +$32K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNSWICK, GA | $835K | -- | -$835K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $117K | +$117K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $29K | +$29K |