Heavy Water Distillation Column
> A heavy water distillation column is a fractional distillation apparatus designed to separate deuterium from protium in water vapor streams based on boiling point differences. It is dedicated machinery for isotopic separation and falls under tariff item 8401.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the column is used for general distillation of chemicals, not isotopic separation
Distillation apparatus for general industrial use is classified under heading 8419.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Emphasize the column's specific design for deuterium separation to distinguish it from general distillation equipment
• Provide process flow diagrams and operating parameters to CBSA to support classification under 8401.20.00
• Check if a permit is needed under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act for the handling of heavy water
Related Products under Tariff item 8401.20.00
Calutron Electromagnetic Separator
> A calutron electromagnetic separator is a device that ionizes a material and uses magnetic fields to deflect ions of different masses along distinct paths, enabling the collection of separated isotopes. It is dedicated apparatus for isotopic separation, falling squarely under tariff item 8401.20.00.
Cascade Gas Centrifuge Assembly
> A cascade gas centrifuge assembly is an integrated bank of gas centrifuges connected in series to achieve high isotopic separation factors, typically for uranium enrichment. As a complete, interconnected system designed solely for isotopic separation, it is classified under tariff item 8401.20.00.
Cryogenic Isotope Separator Pump
A cryogenic isotope separator pump engineered to transfer liquefied isotopic gases at low temperatures without fractionation or contamination. It is a component integral to isotopic separation machinery, qualifying under tariff item 8401.20.00 as a part thereof.
Gas Centrifuge for Uranium Enrichment
> A gas centrifuge for uranium enrichment is a high-speed rotating machine that uses centrifugal force to separate uranium isotopes U-235 and U-238 in gaseous UF6 form. It is specialized apparatus for isotopic separation and therefore falls under tariff item 8401.20.00.
Gaseous Diffusion Barrier Modules
> Gaseous diffusion barrier modules are porous membrane units that enable selective diffusion of lighter isotopes through microscopic pores in UF6 gas streams. They are integral parts of isotopic separation apparatus and are classified under tariff item 8401.20.00 as parts thereof.
Laser Isotope Separation System
> A laser isotope separation system uses precisely tuned lasers to selectively excite and ionize specific isotopes for separation, often applied to uranium or heavy water production. It is apparatus dedicated to isotopic separation and is classified under tariff item 8401.20.00.