Tabletop UV Laboratory Sterilizer Cabinet from Germany
Small cabinet using ultraviolet light combined with mild heat for surface sterilization of lab tools and Petri dishes. While primarily UV, the temperature involvement in process qualifies it under HTS 8419.20.00.20 as lab sterilizer. Used for quick, non-liquid sterilization in biosafety cabinets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document UV wavelength and heat contribution to justify temperature process classification
• Include biohazard compatibility statements for customs