Batch Pulp Digester from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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