Distillation Water Purification Unit

Countertop water distiller that boils and condenses water to produce mineral-free distilled water for drinking or lab use. Falls under HTS 8421.21.00.00 for thermal water purification processes.

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.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If large industrial distillation equipment

Industrial machinery classification if over household scale.

8419.20.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If medical water distillers

Laboratory/medical apparatus provisions take precedence.

8516.79.00Lower: 12.7% vs 35%

If electric heating elements imported separately

Heating resistors classified as electric appliances parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document distillation rate (gallons per day) and material safety (e.g

stainless steel)

Include electrical safety certifications (UL/cUL) for heating elements

Specify if for laboratory vs. household to guide classification

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