RF Dielectric Dryer for Textiles from China
Industrial dryer using radio frequency dielectric heating to evaporate moisture from fabrics efficiently. Generates heat via dielectric losses in water molecules for faster drying than convection. Classifies under 8514.40.00.00 for dielectric material heat treatment.
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
• Certify RF shielding meets industrial safety standards to avoid electromagnetic import holds
• Include throughput capacity specs for volume-based duty calculations
• Document as 'dielectric loss dryer' not convection to prevent 8419 reclassification