Wet Blast Cabinet from China
A wet blast cabinet uses a mixture of water and abrasive media propelled by high-pressure air to clean and finish surfaces, classified under HTS 8424.30.9000 as a steam or sand blasting machine adapted for wet operation. It falls into the 'other' category for jet projecting machines beyond basic sandblasting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify if the machine uses compressed air or steam as the projecting medium to confirm classification; provide detailed technical specs on abrasive handling
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general pressure washers under 8424.30.1000