Class III Glovebox Biological Safety Cabinet from Japan
A fully enclosed, gas-tight cabinet with glove ports for handling high-risk pathogens in a sealed environment, maintaining negative pressure via integrated HEPA filters and fans. Classified under HTS 8414.70.00.00 as it is a gas-tight biological safety cabinet designed for maximum containment of biohazards.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify NSF/ANSI 49 or EN 12469 certification and include test reports in documentation to avoid customs holds
• Declare exact HEPA filter specifications and pressure decay test results for gas-tight integrity compliance