Quintus HIP-40 Hot Isostatic Press

The Quintus HIP-40 is a resistance-heated hot isostatic press designed for industrial consolidation of metal powders into dense components, operating at pressures up to 40,000 psi and temperatures exceeding 2000°C. It falls under HTS 8514.11.00.00 as a specialized resistance heated furnace for heat treatment by isostatic pressure, used primarily in aerospace and medical implant manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If primarily pressure vessel without integrated resistance heating

Cold isostatic presses without heat treatment function classify as machinery for working materials by pressure.

8514.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as replacement heating chamber or pressure vessel components

Parts of hot isostatic presses fall under the parts subheading rather than complete machines.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for laboratory research use with minimal production capacity

Small-scale lab equipment may classify under industrial machinery if not specifically designed as resistance heated furnaces.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pressure vessel certification (ASME or PED) and obtain import permits for high-pressure equipment from relevant safety authorities

Include detailed technical specs in commercial invoice to confirm classification as resistance-heated furnace under 8514, avoiding misclassification as general machinery