Continuous Pulp Digester Cooker from Japan
Industrial cooker for continuous flow digestion of wood chips into pulp using steam and cooking liquors at controlled temperatures. HTS 8419.89.1000 covers this thermal change machinery dedicated to paper pulp. Enables high-volume paperboard production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide OEM specs confirming continuous pulp process design
• Document energy efficiency ratings for potential duty reductions
• Ensure no domestic use features to stay out of excluded categories