Dehydration Alcohol Rectification Plant from Japan
Multi-column system producing anhydrous ethanol (>99.5%) for chemical/feedstock use. HTS 8419.40.0080 for industrial rectification plant beyond azeotropic distillation. Molecular sieve integration for final dehydration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Chemical Weapons Convention documentation for anhydrous alcohol equipment
• ASME Section VIII certification for high-pressure rectification columns
• Differentiate from biofuel equipment with chemical feedstock end-use documentation