8410.11.00.00 - Of a power not exceeding 1,000 kW

This HTS classification covers hydraulic turbines and water wheels specifically designed to operate with a power output not exceeding 1,000 kilowatts (kW). These machines harness the kinetic energy of moving water to produce mechanical power, which can then be converted into electricity or used for other mechanical processes. Examples include small-scale hydroelectric turbines used in micro-hydro power systems, water wheels for industrial applications where lower power is required, or specialized turbines designed for smaller water flow rates and head pressures.

The defining characteristic of this category, 8410.11.00.00, is its power output limitation. It is distinguished from its sibling categories by this specific threshold. HTS code 8410.12.00.00 covers hydraulic turbines and water wheels with a power output exceeding 1,000 kW but not exceeding 10,000 kW, while 8410.13.00.00 encompasses those with a power output exceeding 10,000 kW. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the rated operational power of the turbine or water wheel.

As this classification is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive based on the power rating and the fundamental nature of the machinery as a hydraulic turbine or water wheel. When classifying, ensure that the documented power specifications of the equipment clearly fall within the stipulated range of 1,000 kW or less.