Industrial Helium Recovery PSA Unit

Pressure swing adsorption system recovers and purifies helium from natural gas streams or mixed gas exhaust by preferentially adsorbing impurities. Falls under HTS 8421.39.0140 as specialized gas separation equipment for rare gas recovery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅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 basic coalescing filters for helium stream cleanup

Liquid droplet or oil removal without gas species separation is other purifying apparatus.

8419.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If when part of natural gas processing installation

Integrated into larger gas drying/dehydration plants under drying equipment.

8479.82.00Same rate: 35%

If for cryogenic-free helium purification mixing units

Complex gas mixing/separation machines without adsorption classify differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include helium recovery efficiency specs (>95%) and cycle pressure data for verification

β€’ Certify adsorbent beds as non-hazardous to avoid special handling

β€’ Document end-use (MRI/laser gas recovery) for potential duty relief programs

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