Barometric Surface Condenser for Utility Boilers from Canada
A vertical shell-and-tube condenser with extended tailpipe for gravity removal of condensate, used in large utility boiler steam cycles. It meets HTS 8404.20.00.00 as auxiliary condenser for steam power units, enabling high vacuum operation for turbine efficiency. Cooling water flows through tubes while steam condenses on the shell side.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Specify tube material (admiralty brass, titanium, or stainless steel) for seawater vs freshwater cooling; ensure hotwell design accommodates plant condensate load; comply with NACE standards for sour service