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Sugar Evaporator Vacuum Pump from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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