Barometric Surface Condenser for Utility Boilers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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