Brown Stock Pump for Pulp Lines from Japan
Heavy-duty centrifugal pump designed for 10-15% consistency brownstock pulp slurry transfer post-digestion. Open impeller prevents fiber clogging in cellulosic pulp processes. Falls under HTS 8439.10.00 as pulp handling machinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify maximum pulp consistency handled and impeller design for fiber slurries
• Include NPSH requirements for high-consistency operation
• Document wear-resistant coating (ceramic or rubber) specifications