Plate-Fin Recuperator for Argon Liquefaction from China

Brazed aluminum plate-fin recuperative heat exchanger integrated into argon liquefaction cycle for recovering cold from exhaust gases. Classified under HTS 8419.60.10.00 as machinery specifically designed for gas liquefaction containing the named heat exchanger technology.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

Include P&ID drawings showing integration in complete liquefaction process flow

Certify fin density and braze material specifications matching statistical note requirements

Avoid set classification by importing as single skid-mounted machinery unit