Nitrogen Generator with Brazed Plate-Fin Cooler

Pressure swing adsorption nitrogen generator integrated with brazed aluminum plate-fin heat exchangers for gas precooling and liquefaction backup. Specifically classified in HTS 8419.60.10.00 for the brazed plate-fin heat exchanger component central to temperature-based 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.

8421.39.01Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If primarily filtering and drying without liquefaction capability

Gas purification equipment without temperature change for liquefaction classifies as filtering machinery.

8419.60.50.00Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If exchangers are not brazed aluminum plate-fin type

Alternative heat exchanger constructions for gas machinery fall under general liquefaction provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify plate-fin exchanger brazing process certification to validate material construction claims

Include PSA cycle documentation proving temperature exchanger integration beyond simple aftercoolers

Watch for reclassification as air conditioners (8415) if primary function deemed cooling rather than gas generation

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