Defibrator for Mechanical Pulp
A defibrator for mechanical pulp is high-speed rotor machinery that mechanically separates wood fibers through grinding and refining to produce mechanical pulp without chemicals, used for newsprint production from cellulosic material. This machinery is used for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, fitting tariff item 8439.10.00.
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 defibrator is a general-purpose mixing or grinding machine
General-purpose machines are classified under heading 8479, not as pulp-making machinery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the defibrator under 8439.10.00 as it is machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material
• Ensure it is not a general-purpose grinding machine, which would be classified under heading 8479
• Provide documentation showing its specific use in mechanical pulping
Related Products under Tariff item 8439.10.00
Atmospheric Diffuser Washer
An atmospheric diffuser washer is a key component in the pulp production process, operating at atmospheric pressure to displace black liquor from brownstock pulp using countercurrent washing. This machinery improves pulp cleanliness and is integral to processing fibrous cellulosic material, falling directly under tariff item 8439.10.00 for machinery for making pulp.
Batch Pulp Digester
A batch pulp digester is a cylindrical vessel loaded in batches with wood chips and cooking liquor to produce chemical pulp through intermittent cycles, commonly used in smaller mills for flexible production. This machinery is essential for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, fitting the scope of tariff item 8439.10.00.
Brown Stock Pump for Pulp Lines
A brown stock pump for pulp lines is a heavy-duty centrifugal pump designed for transferring brownstock pulp slurry at 10-15% consistency post-digestion, with an open impeller to prevent fiber clogging. This pump is used in cellulosic pulp processes and is classified under tariff item 8439.10.00 as machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material.
Chip Metering Feeder
A chip metering feeder is a precision screw feeder that accurately meters wood chip flow into digesters, controlling inventory and digester filling for consistent pulp production from cellulosic material. This machinery is essential for the pulping process and falls under tariff item 8439.10.00 for machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material.
Chip Presteaming Bin
A chip presteaming bin is a vessel that heats wood chips with low-pressure steam to soften fibers and remove air before pulping, enhancing impregnation efficiency. This equipment is an essential first step in chemical pulp production from cellulosic material, fitting tariff item 8439.10.00 for machinery for making pulp.
Continuous Wood Chip Digester
A continuous wood chip digester is an automated digester that continuously feeds wood chips through cooking zones for efficient pulp production from cellulosic fibers, featuring stratified impregnation and cooking stages for optimal lignin removal. This machinery is central to making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, falling under tariff item 8439.10.00.