Batch Pulp Digester from Canada
A cylindrical vessel loaded in batches with wood chips and cooking liquor to produce chemical pulp through intermittent cycles. Commonly used in smaller mills for flexible production. HTS 8439.10.00 covers this core pulp-making machinery from fibrous cellulosic material.
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
• Specify batch capacity and cycle times in commercial invoices to support classification
• Include stainless steel grade certification (typically 316L) for corrosion resistance claims
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing by separating installation costs from machinery value