Kraft Pulp Cooking Kettle

A steam-heated cooking kettle for the kraft process, digesting wood chips in white liquor to produce chemical pulp for paper. Classified in HTS 8419.89.1000 for its role in high-temperature digestion specific to paper pulp making. Involves steaming and chemical heating to delignify fibers.

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.

8479.82.00Same rate: 35%

If designed for mixing chemicals in non-paper industries

Chemical mixing machinery without specific paper pulp function goes to 8479.

8419.89Same rate: 35%

If used for evaporating liquids in general industrial apps

Evaporators not tied to paper production classify under separate 8419 provisions.

8421.19.00.00Higher: 36.3% vs 35%

If primarily a centrifugal continuous-action machine

Centrifugal apparatus for thermal processes has its own heading in 8421.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of kraft process compatibility, such as material handling specs for white liquor

Label as 'paper pulp digester' clearly to avoid misclassification as general autoclaves

Check for hazardous material handling certifications due to chemical steam processes

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