VPSA Vacuum Pressure Swing Oxygen Plant

Vacuum pressure swing adsorption plant produces tonnage oxygen from air using zeolite adsorbents, with vacuum regeneration for energy efficiency in steelmaking. HTS 8421.39.0140 applies to this large-scale gas separation apparatus.

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.

8419.40.00Same rate: 35%

If primary function is gas drying before separation

Dehydration-focused equipment precedes classification under drying apparatus.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for skid-mounted complete ASU installations

Entire air separation units as machinery sets under other industrial equipment.

2804.40.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If importing the oxygen product itself

Pure oxygen gas imports classified by chemical composition in Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Declare plant capacity (NM3/hr) and adsorbent volume for proper statistical reporting

β€’ Include vacuum pump integration details to avoid parts classification

β€’ Obtain pressure vessel inspections for modular skid-mounted units

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