U.S. imports of Steam and Other Vapor Turbines, Not Elsewhere Specified (SITC 71219) totaled $4.9M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Steam and Other Vapor Turbines, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $2.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 41.26% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Steam and Other Vapor Turbines, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $4.9M in August 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLand-based steam turbines for utility power generation, geothermal applications, industrial cogeneration, and other non-marine uses that are not captured by more specific headings fall here. This residual category covers a wide power-output range—from small back-pressure turbines used in paper mills to large condensing turbines in utility plants—making precise technical documentation essential for correct classification and valuation. Given the high unit values and long lead times typical of power generation turbines, importers frequently seek advance rulings to confirm classification before committing to procurement contracts.
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Both back-pressure and condensing steam turbines for non-marine applications fall under this heading when they are not more specifically classified elsewhere. The distinction between turbine types is commercially important for engineering specifications but does not typically create a separate classification split at this SITC level. Importers should document the turbine's rated output, operating pressure, and intended application.
CBP's dutiable value is generally limited to the price of the imported merchandise itself; non-dutiable elements such as installation services, engineering fees, and post-importation software licenses may be deducted if separately itemized in the contract. Importers should structure contracts and invoices to clearly separate dutiable goods from non-dutiable services to avoid overpaying duties on large capital equipment transactions.
Basic heading 482 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 71219 · $4.9M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Brazil and India together supply 100% of it. Brazil pays 44.2% duty; Switzerland 12.5%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$4.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$310KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $63.6M of Steam and Other Vapor Turbines, Not Elsewhere Specified.
Through August 2026 · exports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.