Multi-Effect Evaporator Distillery Plant from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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