Paper Pulp Bleach Tower Heater from China
A vertical tower heater that maintains elevated temperatures during chemical bleaching of pulp to achieve brightness for paper. Falls under HTS 8419.89.1000 for thermal processing in paper pulp production. Controls temperature for optimal delignification and whitening.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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 bleach chemical compatibility certifications in entry docs
• Demonstrate pulp flow rates specific to paper production scales
• Watch for reclassification if tower includes significant mechanical agitation