Portable Diaphragm Vacuum Pump for Lab Use from Japan
This compact diaphragm vacuum pump is designed for laboratory applications such as filtration and aspiration, capable of handling air or gases at flow rates under 0.57 cubic meters per minute. It falls under HTS 8414.80.16.85 as a portable air or vacuum pump not exceeding the specified capacity, distinct from larger industrial compressors. The portable design makes it ideal for benchtop use in research settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify pump flow rate documentation to confirm it is under 0.57 m³/min and portable to avoid reclassification to higher capacity codes
• Include manufacturer specs on gas compatibility and explosion-proof features if applicable for chemical lab use