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Ceramic Desiccator Plate for Laboratory Drying from Japan

Glazed porcelain desiccator plate fired for supporting samples in moisture-free lab environments. Falls under HTS 6909.90.00.00 for other laboratory ceramic wares per chapter technical use criteria.

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

• Certify thermal shock resistance suitable only for lab desiccators, not cooking

• Ship with desiccator compatibility specs to avoid kitchen tile misclassification

• Use scientific packaging; retail boxing risks consumer ware duties