Multiple Effect Sugar Evaporator

Multi-stage vacuum evaporator that concentrates sugarcane juice by removing water vapor through successive effects. Falls under HTS 8438.30.00.00 as core sugar manufacturing equipment for syrup production. Typically features 4-6 effects operating under decreasing pressure for energy efficiency.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8419.89Lower: 14.2% vs 17.5%

If used for general liquid evaporation

Non-sugar specific evaporators fall under other machinery for treatment of materials by heating.

8438.80.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for evaporating other food liquids like tomato paste

General food evaporation equipment not dedicated to sugar process.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include vapor flow diagrams and Brix concentration specs (typically 55-65° Brix output) in import docs

Certify pressure vessel compliance with ASME standards; critical for customs clearance

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