Pneumatic Activated Carbon Transfer Pump
> A dense-phase pneumatic transfer pump that conveys activated carbon powder using high-pressure air slugs. It is designed to move fragile carbon media gently for water treatment filter replenishment, qualifying as a pneumatic elevator or conveyor under tariff item 8428.20.00.
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 device is presented as a positive displacement pump without conveying components
Rotary positive displacement pumps are classified in heading 84.13, not as pneumatic conveyors.
If the system includes additional mechanical conveying elements beyond pneumatic action
Other continuous-action elevators and conveyors fall under 8428.39 when not purely pneumatic.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the pump is classified as a pneumatic conveyor, not a pump of heading 8413, by documenting its dense-phase conveying function
• Provide technical literature and a written description of the air-slugging mechanism to the CBSA officer
• Verify whether the activated carbon itself is subject to any import restrictions under Canadian environmental regulations
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