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High-Pressure Abrasive Slurry Blaster

This machine mixes abrasives with high-pressure water jets for surface preparation like paint removal, classified in HTS 8424.30.9000 as other steam/sand blasting equipment using liquid-abrasive projection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8424.20.10.00Higher: 40.4% vs 37.5%

If hand-operated nozzle only

Nozzles and guns without full cabinet classify under spray guns.

8479.10.00Same rate: 37.5%

If for semiconductor wafer processing

Specialized wafer cleaning blasters may fall under statistical notes for Chapter 84 semiconductor equipment.

8419.20.00Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If heat exchanger dominant

Machines generating steam as primary function shift to heat exchange apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document maximum PSI and nozzle types; comply with DOT regs for transportable units

• Pitfall: classifying mobile units as vehicles under Chapter 87