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Vacuum Wood Dryer from Japan

Vacuum-assisted chamber dryer that accelerates wood drying by lowering boiling point of water under reduced pressure and heat. It is covered by HTS 8419.35.1000 for wood dryers involving temperature change processes like evaporating. Preferred for high-value hardwoods to prevent cracking.

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

• Highlight vacuum system as auxiliary to drying process in declarations; comply with pressure vessel regulations; prepare for higher valuation due to specialized technology