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Producer Gas Generator with Integrated Purifier from Japan

This industrial machine generates producer gas from coal or biomass through partial oxidation and includes a built-in purifier to remove tar and impurities. It falls under HTS 8405.10.00.00 as a producer gas generator with purifier, designed for reliable syngas production in manufacturing processes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify generator capacity and purifier specs in commercial invoice to match HTS description and avoid reclassification

• Include safety certifications (e.g

• ASME pressure vessel code) as common CBP scrutiny point for gas equipment

• Declare fuel type compatibility (coal/coke) to prevent misclassification as unrelated combustion apparatus