Defibrator for Mechanical Pulp from China
High-speed rotor machinery that mechanically separates wood fibers through grinding and refining to produce mechanical pulp without chemicals. Used for newsprint production from cellulosic material. HTS 8439.10.00 includes mechanical pulping equipment.
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
• Specify rotor speed (typically 1500-3000 RPM) and fiber yield rates for classification proof
• Include vibration analysis reports for high-speed operation compliance
• Document energy consumption data as mechanical pulpers are power-intensive