Medical Vaccine Storage Cabinet from Japan
Insulated cabinet with precise shelving and sensor mounts, designed to receive pharmaceutical-grade refrigeration equipment for vaccine storage in clinics. Falls under HTS 8418.91.00.00 as furniture tailored for integrating freezing/refrigerating units in healthcare settings. Ensures temperature stability for sensitive biologics.
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 CDC or WHO compliance docs for vaccine storage; temperature chart recorder ports must be highlighted
• Pitfall: medical device regs if sensors included—keep as furniture
• FDA prior notice may apply