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Terpene Fractionation Distillation Column from Japan

Precision column separating terpene isomers for flavor/fragrance industry from pine resin distillates. Falls under HTS 8419.40.0080 for specialized rectifying plant. Valveless design prevents cross-contamination.

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

• GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) documentation for food flavor applications

• Specify fractionation cuts (pinene, limonene isolation) in technical specs

• Avoid classification as general chemical reactor by proving thermal separation mechanism