Paperboard Linerboard Through-Air Dryer
A paperboard linerboard through-air dryer uses permeable fabrics and vacuum boxes to draw hot air through the linerboard for enhanced moisture removal. It falls under tariff item 8419.35.00 as a dryer for paperboard, using a through-air drying process that involves a change of temperature.
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 presented as part of a complete linerboard production machine
Complete machinery for making paperboard is classified in heading 84.39.
If the dryer is not specifically designed for paperboard but for other materials
Other dryers not specified for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard fall under this residual heading.
If the vacuum conveying function is the principal purpose
Machines with a principal function not described elsewhere are classified in heading 84.79.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the drying mechanism clearly, as through-air dryers with vacuum boxes may be scrutinized for whether they are dryers or part of a paper-making machine
• If the dryer is designed to be integrated into a linerboard production line, consider whether it is presented as a complete machine or a separate unit
• Verify the tariff classification with a ruling request if the dryer includes both drying and conveying functions
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.