Mechanical Paper Pulp Press Dryer
A mechanical paper pulp press dryer combines mechanical compression with thermal drying in a pressurized steam box, following pulp mat formers in board manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 8419.35.00 as a dryer for paper pulp, not elsewhere specified, because it integrates both pressing and steam-heated drying for pulp mat processing.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dryer operates without mechanical compression, solely by thermal means
Other dryers not specifically for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard fall under this residual heading.
If presented as a complete machine for making paperboard, including forming and pressing sections
Machinery for making paper or paperboard, including complete production lines, is classified in heading 84.39.
If the pressing function is the principal purpose and drying is subsidiary
Machines with a principal function not described elsewhere are classified in heading 84.79.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the dryer is classified as a complete unit with its steam box and compression components; separate parts may fall under other headings
• Provide technical documentation showing the drying function is principal, as machines with combined pressing and drying may be questioned by CBSA
• 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 8419.35.00
Bleached Paper Pulp Belt Dryer
A multi-deck conveyor belt dryer for bleached chemical pulp sheets, using through-air circulation for uniform drying. It is a dryer for paper pulp, falling under tariff item 8419.35.00.
Coated Paperboard Oven Dryer
A multi-zone convection oven dryer for polymer-coated paperboard used in folding cartons and beverage packaging. It is a dryer for paperboard, falling under tariff item 8419.35.00.
Continuous Flow Lumber Dryer
A high-capacity continuous flow dryer that processes lumber stacks through multi-zone temperature-controlled chambers. This machinery is dedicated to industrial wood drying operations, involving a change of temperature to reduce moisture content, and falls under tariff item 8419.35.00 as a dryer for wood.
Corrugated Paperboard Impulse Dryer
An impulse dryer using high-pressure steam and mechanical nips to dry corrugated paperboard medium at production speeds over 1000 ft/min. It is a specialized dryer for paperboard, falling under tariff item 8419.35.00.
Fluting Paperboard Single-Facer Dryer
An integrated dryer section in single-facer corrugators for drying fluting medium immediately after corrugation and gluing. It is a compact paperboard dryer for corrugating lines, falling under tariff item 8419.35.00.
Hardwood Log Dryer
A chamber dryer optimized for drying large hardwood logs or flitches prior to sawing, using precise humidity and temperature control. It falls under tariff item 8419.35.00 as it is a dryer for wood, involving a temperature change process.