Wood Chip Impregnator from China
Equipment that pre-treats wood chips by impregnating them with cooking liquor before digestion, improving pulp yield from fibrous cellulosic material. Features downflow or upflow liquor penetration systems. Falls under HTS 8439.10.00 for pulp preparation 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
• Detail impregnation pressure and retention time specs to confirm pulp process role
• Provide flow diagrams showing integration with downstream digesters
• Ensure corrosion-resistant materials certification for liquor handling