Sugar Evaporator Vacuum Pump from Canada
A specialized vacuum pump for maintaining low pressure in multiple-effect evaporators used to concentrate sugar juice into syrup. Classified under HTS 8438.90.10.00 as a part of sugar manufacturing machinery, critical for efficient water removal in industrial beet or cane sugar production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Submit performance specs showing operation at sugar evaporation temperatures (around 60-70°C) and sugar syrup viscosities
• Pair with evaporator OEM documentation to confirm it's not a standalone pump, avoiding general pump classifications