Pharmaceutical Solvent Recovery Still from Mexico
Vacuum distillation unit designed to recover solvents like acetone and methanol from pharmaceutical manufacturing waste streams. Classified under HTS 8419.40.0080 for industrial rectifying plant involving vaporization and condensation. Stainless steel construction with automated reflux control.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA registration required for pharma-related equipment; include validation protocols
• Document explosion-proof certifications (ATEX/IECEx) for flammable solvent handling
• Avoid reclassification as lab equipment (8419.40.0060) by proving industrial scale (>50L capacity)