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Cryogenic Sample Storage Freezer from Japan

Mechanical freezer reaching -150°C for long-term biological sample preservation in research. Under HTS 8418.69.0180 as advanced other freezing equipment using multiple compressor stages. Designed for ultra-stable temperature without liquid nitrogen dependency.

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

• Provide NIST-traceable calibration certificates for temperature accuracy

• Declare as research equipment to qualify for potential duty exemptions

• Specify cascade refrigeration system details to avoid parts classification