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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Link to refiner models used in paper industry
• Specify steam injection rates for pulp softening
• Document as auxiliary to mechanical pulp lines