Cryogenic LNG Vaporizer with Plate-Fin Exchangers

Machinery for vaporizing liquefied natural gas using brazed aluminum plate-fin heat exchangers in open-rack or submerged coil configurations for efficient heat transfer. Falls under HTS 8419.60.10.00 specifically because of the brazed aluminum plate-fin technology central to its temperature change process for gas treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.89.95Same rate: 39.2%

If used for other gas treatment processes without liquefaction

Machinery for heating or other temperature treatments excluding liquefaction falls into broader 8419.89 categories.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 39.2%

If part of natural gas processing plant equipment

Certain gas processing machinery may qualify under chemical industry machinery if not specifically for liquefaction.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide engineering specs confirming brazed aluminum construction; finned tube designs classify differently under 8419.60.50

Document LNG-specific safety features and ATEX/IECEx certifications required for hazardous location approvals

Avoid bulk packaging misclassification by showing retail-ready skid-mounted configurations in import manifests

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