Nitrogen Liquefaction Plant NLI-500

Compact plant for liquefying nitrogen gas from compressed air via cryogenic cooling and expansion cycles, used in laboratories and small-scale industrial settings. Classified under HTS 8419.60.5000 for other machinery involving temperature change for gas liquefaction. It employs heat exchangers and expanders to achieve liquid nitrogen at -196°C.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

8419.60Same rate: 35%

If specifically designed for liquefying helium or hydrogen

Provisions differentiate helium/hydrogen liquefiers from other gases like nitrogen or air.

8479.82.00Same rate: 35%

If for semiconductor gas mixing without liquefaction

Gas mixing equipment for cleanrooms classifies under other mixing machinery, not temperature liquefaction.

9032.89.60Higher: 36.7% vs 35%

If functioning primarily as a temperature-controlled test chamber

Equipment for automatic temperature regulation in testing scenarios falls under control instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) for cryogenic fluids and ensure labeling meets UN dangerous goods regulations

Document end-use as non-domestic to distinguish from household cryocoolers; provide buyer affidavits if needed

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