Chip Metering Feeder

Precision screw feeder that accurately meters wood chip flow into digesters, controlling inventory and digester filling for consistent pulp production from cellulosic material. Variable speed drive for process control. HTS 8439.10.00 pulp preparation equipment.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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8436.80.00Same rate: 35%

If for agricultural seed metering

8436 agricultural machinery; chip feeders specific to pulp process.

8428.20.00Same rate: 35%

If for general pneumatic conveyors

8428 fluid transfer; chip metering controls pulp inventory.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide chip bulk density and flow rate specifications (20-50 tons/hour)

Include variable frequency drive range for speed control

Specify screw flight design for chip compression ratio

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