Oil-Water Separator for Bilge Pumps
This equipment uses coalescing filters and gravity separation to remove oil from bilge water on ships, ensuring discharge meets MARPOL standards. It falls under HTS 8421.29.0015 as oil-separation apparatus for liquids, specifically designed for separating immiscible oil-water mixtures.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily for general water filtration without oil focus
Shifts to other liquid filtering apparatus if oil separation is incidental, not primary function.
If integrated into a complete wastewater treatment machine
Classified as machines with unlisted functions when part of larger industrial systems.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify IMO/MARPOL certification for marine use to avoid reclassification; provide detailed specs on separation efficiency; watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese models
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