Kraft Pulp Cooking Kettle from Japan
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.
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 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