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Microfiltration Ceramic Element System from Germany

Ceramic membrane-based microfiltration system for purifying liquids in food, beverage, and biotech applications. Classified HTS 8421.29.00 as other filtering machinery for liquids using porous ceramic media. Withstands high temperatures and aggressive cleaning.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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

3-A dairy or EHEDG hygiene certifications; pore size distribution test reports; ceramic vs polymeric membrane distinction for tariff purposes