Batch Rectifier Still for Whiskey Production

Copper pot still with rectifier arm and condensers for double distillation of whiskey wash to higher proofs. Classified in HTS 8419.40.00 for its rectifying function in alcoholic beverage manufacturing plants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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8419.89Lower: 14.2% vs 35%

If simple pot stills without attached rectifying columns

Basic heating vessels without fractionation classify generally.

8419.20.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for pharmaceutical alcohol purification

Medical sterilizing/purifying equipment has distinct provisions.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If part of automated craft distillery line

Complete food/beverage processing lines use chemical machinery headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify copper alloy content and pot capacity (>500L) for industrial verification

Include TTB (Alcohol Tobacco Tax) pre-approval docs for US beverage imports

Test for lead-free compliance in potable alcohol contact surfaces

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