Sugar Centrifugal Machine

High-speed batch or continuous centrifugal for separating sugar crystals from mother liquor in massecuite. Classified under HTS 8438.30.00.00 for sugar manufacturing separation process. Operates at 1200-1800 RPM with sugar washing capabilities.

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.

8421.19.00.00Higher: 36.3% vs 17.5%

If for general liquid/solid separation

Industrial centrifuges not specific to sugar fall under filtering machinery.

8438.80.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If adapted for starch or other food separation

Non-sugar centrifugals classify under general food machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide massecuite throughput (tons/hour) and crystal purity specs for classification

Document basket screen mesh sizes specific to sugar crystal separation

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