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Industrial Booster Air Compressor

A booster compressor increasing pressure from 100 PSI to 500 PSI for high-pressure testing in pipelines. Under HTS 8414.80.16 as 'other' air compressors for specialized industrial boosting not covered elsewhere. Distinct from primary stage compressors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+50.0%50%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+25.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

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

8424.90.90Lower: 37.5% vs 50%

If mechanical pneumatic power generator primary

Booster pumps generating linear motion classify in 8424.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 22.5% vs 50%

If for semiconductor wafer slicing saws

Boosters in wafer preparation equipment (saws, grinders) go with semiconductor apparatus.

8412.39.00Lower: 37.5% vs 50%

If hydraulic fluid pneumatic type

Pneumatic power engines using fluid classify differently in 8412.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข DOT or ASME high-pressure certification mandatory; provide burst test data

โ€ข Declare boost ratio and max output pressure accurately