Industrial Alcohol Distillation Column for Beverage Production from China
A tall, multi-stage distillation column designed for separating and purifying ethanol in the production of spirits like whiskey and vodka from fermented mash. It falls under HTS 8419.40.00.40 as distilling plant specifically for food and beverages, involving temperature changes for rectification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify equipment meets FDA food contact material standards to avoid holds
• Include detailed process flow diagrams in documentation to confirm beverage-specific use
• Check for explosion-proof certifications due to alcohol vapor handling