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Pulp Digger Speed Changer Gearbox from Japan

Heavy-duty fixed ratio speed changer gearbox for vertical pulp digester rotation drives, handling extreme torque loads during continuous cooking of wood chips into pulp. Features splash lubrication and high-capacity bearings for 24/7 pulp mill operation. HTS 8483.40.30.40 designation requires proof of pulp digester application.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include digester engineering drawings showing gearbox mounting interface

• Avoid 'paper industry equipment' vagueness; specify 'cellulosic pulp digester' exactly