Refiner Steam Preheater from Japan
Preheats wood chips with steam before mechanical refining into thermomechanical pulp for paper. Classified HTS 8419.89.1000 for heating in pulp production. Softens chips for efficient fiber separation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Link to refiner models used in paper industry
• Specify steam injection rates for pulp softening
• Document as auxiliary to mechanical pulp lines