Vacuum Distillation Unit for Essential Oils

Short-path vacuum distiller for extracting high-value essential oils from plant materials at low temperatures to preserve volatiles. Falls under HTS 8419.40.00 as specialized rectifying equipment involving controlled distillation and condensation.

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 used for general herbal extraction without rectification columns

Basic steam distillers classify as other cooling/heating apparatus.

8421.19.00Higher: 36.3% vs 35%

If for centrifuge-based oil separation post-distillation

Centrifugal separating equipment has separate provisions.

8419.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If small benchtop units for R&D labs

Laboratory distillation apparatus moves to Chapter 84 lab equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document vacuum levels and residence times to distinguish from simple boilers

Ensure organic volatile compound handling certifications for hazardous material rules

Avoid retail packaging; bulk industrial units prevent domestic goods reclassification

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