8410.13.00.00 - Of a power exceeding 10,000 kW

This HTS classification, 8410.13.00.00, specifically covers hydraulic turbines and water wheels that possess a power output exceeding 10,000 kilowatts (kW). These are large-scale machines designed to harness the kinetic energy of moving water and convert it into rotational mechanical energy, typically used in substantial hydroelectric power generation facilities. The critical defining characteristic for this category is the significant power rating, indicating heavy-duty industrial applications.

Distinction from sibling categories is solely based on power output. Unlike 8410.11.00.00, which covers turbines with a power output not exceeding 1,000 kW, and 8410.12.00.00, which covers those between 1,000 kW and 10,000 kW, this code is reserved for the most powerful units. Therefore, if a hydraulic turbine's rated power exceeds 10,000 kW, it falls under this specific subheading.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions at this level are directly determined by the power capacity of the hydraulic turbine or water wheel. The primary criterion for distinguishing goods within this broader heading remains their power output, with 8410.13.00.00 marking the threshold for the highest-capacity machinery.