Multi-Effect Evaporator Distillery Plant from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• 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