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Sludge Bucket Elevator

Heavy-duty bucket chain elevator for lifting municipal wastewater sludge from settling tanks to dewatering equipment. HTS 8413.82.00.00 applies to this liquid elevator designed for high-viscosity fluid transport.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8421.39.01Same rate: 35%

If integrated with dewatering centrifuge

Filtering/centrifugal machines are in 8421.39.

8413.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported in unassembled parts form

Parts of liquid elevators specifically under 8413.91.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include corrosion resistance specs for acidic sludge

Declare as complete unit to avoid parts duty differences

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