Tabletop UV Laboratory Sterilizer Cabinet
A compact tabletop cabinet that sterilizes laboratory tools and Petri dishes using ultraviolet light combined with mild heat. The temperature element in the sterilization process qualifies it under tariff item 8419.20.00, which covers laboratory sterilizers that treat materials through temperature change.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cabinet uses only UV light without any heat function
Machinery for treatment by a process involving temperature change, other than sterilizers, may apply if heat is not a factor.
If the cabinet is primarily an electrical appliance with no temperature-based process
Electrical machines with individual functions may be classified here if the sterilization is purely UV-based.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sterilizer is clearly labeled as laboratory equipment, not domestic, to avoid misclassification
• Have the manufacturer's technical specifications ready to show the CBSA that the UV treatment is combined with heat, justifying the 8419.20.00 classification
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