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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%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

• 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