Pneumatic Activated Carbon Transfer Pump

Dense-phase pneumatic pump transferring activated carbon powder for water treatment filter media replenishment. HTS 8428.20.00 applies to its high-pressure air slugging for fragile carbon conveyance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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8421.21.00Same rate: 35%

If for water purification or filtration plants

Integral filtration system components classify under liquid filtering machinery.

8419.20.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If when used for medical gas adsorption processes

Medical drying equipment has specific pneumatic provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document low-velocity dense phase operation to preserve carbon adsorption properties

• Include EPA filtration media compatibility certifications

• Specify rupture disk pressures for safe high-ratio compression

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