Sugar Evaporator Vacuum Pump from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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