Chip Presteaming Bin from China
Vessel that heats wood chips with low-pressure steam to soften fibers and remove air before pulping, enhancing impregnation efficiency. Essential first step in chemical pulp production from cellulosic material. Under HTS 8439.10.00 for pulp-making machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document steam pressure (0.5-1.0 bar) and residence time (10-20 minutes)
• Include chip metering screw specifications for feed rate control
• Specify insulation thickness for energy efficiency compliance