Multi-Effect Evaporator Distillery Plant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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