Multiple Effect Sugar Evaporator from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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