Yankee Dryer Cylinder from Germany
A large steam-heated cast iron cylinder used in tissue paper machines to dry and impart finish to the paper web. It is a core component of paper making machinery, thus under HTS 8439.99.1000. These cylinders achieve high-speed drying through direct steam contact.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heat transfer specifications and machine model compatibility in import docs
• Classify based on primary function as dryer, not generic pressure vessel
• Obtain pressure vessel certification if required by destination country regulations