Wet Blast Cabinet from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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