Oil-Water Separator for Bilge Pumps from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify IMO/MARPOL certification for marine use to avoid reclassification; provide detailed specs on separation efficiency; watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese models