Atmospheric Diffuser Washer

Diffuser system operating at atmospheric pressure to displace black liquor from brownstock pulp using countercurrent washing. Improves pulp cleanliness for cellulosic fiber processing. HTS 8439.10.00 covers this pulp purification machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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8421.39.01Same rate: 35%

If for general industrial liquid filtering

Specific pulp washing sequence excludes general filters from 8439.10.

8419.20.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If medical or lab-scale washer

8419 for medical equipment; industrial pulp washers in dedicated chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide displacement efficiency data (95%+ liquor removal) for technical validation

Specify screen slot size (0.15-0.25mm) critical for pulp fiber retention

Include non-pressurized design certification to distinguish from vacuum washers

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