Deaerator Tray Stack
A deaerator tray stack is a stainless steel internal component used in deaerators to remove dissolved oxygen from boiler feedwater, preventing corrosion in steam generating systems. It is classified under tariff item 8402.90.00 as a part of steam or other vapour generating boilers.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a water filtering or purifying apparatus
Deaerators may be considered water treatment equipment; if the tray stack is presented with a complete deaerator system, the whole unit could be classified under filtering machinery.
If the tray stack is part of a machine with no specific heading
If the tray stack is used in a non-boiler application, it may fall under machines having individual functions, not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tray stack is declared as a part of a steam generating boiler, not as a standalone water treatment device
• Have technical documentation ready to confirm its end-use in boiler feedwater systems
• Verify whether the goods qualify for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin
Related Products under Tariff item 8402.90.00
Boiler Economizer Module
A boiler economizer module is a heat recovery module installed in boiler exhaust stacks to preheat feedwater using waste gases from steam generation. This performance-enhancing part of vapor boilers falls under tariff item 8402.90.00.
Boiler Expansion Joint
A boiler expansion joint is a flexible connection, typically bellows-type or refractory-lined slip, that accommodates thermal expansion and contraction between boiler pressure parts and structural steel during steam generation cycles. This product is a dedicated part of steam or other vapour generating boilers, falling under tariff item 8402.90.00 as a component of the boiler system.
Boiler Feedwater Pump Impeller
This specialized impeller is designed for multistage boiler feedwater pumps, delivering high-pressure water to steam boilers. While pumps themselves fall under heading 84.13, this impeller is a dedicated part of the boiler system and is classified under tariff item 8402.90.00 as a part of steam generating boilers.
Boiler Fire Tube Replacement
A replacement fire tube designed for insertion into industrial steam generating boilers to facilitate heat transfer from combustion gases to water. It falls under tariff item 8402.90.00 as a specific part of vapour generating boilers.
Boiler Firetube Replacement
A boiler firetube is a critical heat exchanger tube used in fire-tube boilers to transfer heat from combustion gases to water, generating steam. This replacement tube is a dedicated part of steam generating boilers and falls under tariff item 8402.90.00.
Boiler Handhole Door Assembly
A small access door assembly for inspecting boiler tubes through hand-sized openings in drum walls. It is classified under tariff item 8402.90.00 for water-tube boiler maintenance parts.