Electrostatic Precipitator for Industrial Exhaust

An electrostatic precipitator uses high-voltage electric fields to remove fine particles and dust from industrial gas streams in manufacturing plants. It falls under HTS 8421.39.0130 as industrial gas cleaning equipment for purifying exhaust gases by capturing particulate matter. This apparatus is essential for compliance with emission standards in heavy industries.

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.

8421.39.01Same rate: 35%

If designed for cleanroom air filtration in semiconductor fabs

Cleanroom-specific gas purification may classify under general other gas filters rather than industrial cleaning.

8479.89.95Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If integral part of a semiconductor wafer processing machine

Equipment dedicated solely to semiconductor manufacturing falls under Chapter 84 machines, not standalone filters.

9026.10.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If primarily for gas analysis and sampling rather than cleaning

Instruments measuring gas content without purification function are in Chapter 90 for testing apparatus.

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