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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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