Veterinary Surgical Sterilizer from Japan
Autoclave designed for sterilizing veterinary surgical instruments and implants, with robust cycles for animal tissue residues. Still classified under HTS 8419.20.00.10 if marketed for surgical use, despite veterinary application, as medical/surgical scope includes procedural sterilization.
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
• Declare as 'surgical use' not general animal care; check USDA import rules
• Pitfall: Vet-exclusive units potentially to lab or other