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Multi-Effect Evaporator Distillery Plant

Integrated system of evaporator bodies and condensers for concentrating sugar cane juice into syrup in rum distilleries, involving sequential distillation effects. HTS 8419.40.00 covers this as rectifying plant for temperature-controlled material separation in beverage production.

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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8419Same rate: 35%

If designed exclusively for dairy milk pasteurization/drying

Dairy-specific dryers and pasteurizers have dedicated provisions.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If for bulk sugar evaporation without alcohol rectification

Pure evaporators for food concentration fall under general drying machinery.

8479.82.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as complete beverage mixing and distilling set

Sets for mixing and processing beverages classify differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include energy efficiency ratings and vapor compression details in technical specs for accurate duty assessment

Label components clearly to prevent misclassification as separate evaporators

Comply with food-grade material certifications (e.g

FDA) for beverage contact surfaces

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