Medical or surgical sterilizers
Machinery, plant or laboratory equipment, whether or not electrically heated (excluding furnaces, ovens and other equipment of heading 85.14), for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature such as heating, cooking, roasting, distilling, rectifying, sterilizing, pasteurizing, steaming, drying, evaporating, vaporizing, condensing or cooling, other than machinery or plant of a kind used for domestic purposes; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric. > Fans: > Solar water heaters > Medical, surgical or laboratory sterilizers > Medical or surgical sterilizers
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 8419.20.00.10
Autoclave Sterilizer for Surgical Instruments
A high-pressure steam sterilizer designed for sterilizing surgical tools, bandages, and other medical instruments in hospitals and clinics. It uses saturated steam under pressure to achieve sterilization temperatures above 121°C, ensuring microbial inactivation. This product falls under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical, surgical, or laboratory sterilizer.
8419.20.00Benchtop Dry Heat Sterilizer
A medical dry heat oven sterilizer for heat-sensitive instruments like powders, oils, and sharp tools in surgical settings. It operates at 160-180°C without moisture, making it suitable for anhydrous sterilization. This product qualifies as a surgical sterilizer under tariff item 8419.20.00.
8419.20.00Benchtop Laboratory Autoclave
A compact steam autoclave for sterilizing laboratory glassware, media, and biological samples in research settings. It features programmable cycles for gravity or vacuum sterilization up to 135°C, making it suitable for laboratory use. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a laboratory sterilizer.
8419.20.00Dental Autoclave Class B
A pre-vacuum Class B autoclave for dental clinics, sterilizing wrapped instruments, hollow loads, and porous materials with fractionated vacuum cycles at 134°C. It is designed for dental surgical use. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical or surgical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Dry Heat Laboratory Sterilizer Oven
A forced-air convection oven reaching 180°C for sterilizing heat-resistant lab tools, pipettes, and powders without moisture. It is ideal for anhydrous environments where steam sterilization is unsuitable. This product qualifies as a laboratory sterilizer under tariff item 8419.20.00.
8419.20.00Endoscope Washer-Sterilizer
An automated high-level disinfectant washer-disinfector with thermal sterilization for flexible endoscopes in endoscopy suites. It uses peracetic acid and heat above 90°C, making it suitable for medical sterilization. This product falls under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a surgical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Ethylene Oxide Medical Sterilizer Chamber
A sealed chamber system using ethylene oxide (EtO) gas for low-temperature sterilization of heat-sensitive surgical implants and devices. It includes aeration cycles for gas removal, making it suitable for medical applications. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer
A medical ethylene oxide gas sterilizer chamber for temperature-sensitive devices like cardiac catheters and electronics. It uses 100% EO or mixtures at 30-60°C, making it suitable for low-temperature sterilization. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Flash Autoclave for Surgical Centers
A rapid-cycle steam sterilizer for immediate-use steam sterilization of dropped instruments in operating rooms. It achieves 132°C in under 4 minutes, providing quick turnaround for surgical tools. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Flash Autoclave Sterilizer
A rapid-cycle steam flash autoclave for emergency sterilization of unwrapped surgical instruments in operating rooms. It achieves sterility in 3-10 minutes at 132°C, providing immediate use for medical procedures. This product falls under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Portable Field Surgical Sterilizer
A battery/solar-powered compact autoclave for battlefield or remote clinic sterilization of instruments. It features quick heat-up for emergency use, making it suitable for field medical applications. This product falls under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical or surgical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Pre-vacuum Laboratory Sterilizer
A vacuum-assisted autoclave for sterilizing porous loads like lab filters and gowns with dynamic air removal. It ensures steam penetration for wrapped items, making it suitable for laboratory use. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a laboratory sterilizer.
8419.20.00Tabletop Dental Autoclave Sterilizer
A small footprint Class B autoclave for sterilizing dental handpieces, burs, and instruments in clinics. It uses fractionated vacuum for air removal and steam penetration, ensuring effective sterilization. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical or surgical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Vertical Steam Sterilizer for Hospitals
A large-capacity vertical autoclave for bulk sterilization of hospital linens, surgical drapes, and waste in central sterile services departments. It employs high-pressure steam for complete microbial kill, making it suitable for hospital use. This product falls under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical sterilizer.
8419.20.00Veterinary Clinic Autoclave Sterilizer
A steam autoclave tailored for sterilizing veterinary surgical instruments and implants. It is similar to human medical units but designed for animal health applications. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.20.00 as a medical or surgical sterilizer.