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Benchtop Laboratory Autoclave from Germany

Compact steam autoclave for sterilizing laboratory glassware, media, and biological samples in research settings. It features programmable cycles for gravity or vacuum sterilization up to 135°C. Falls under HTS 8419.20.00 as laboratory sterilizers involving heat treatment processes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide lab-use documentation and calibration certificates to confirm laboratory classification

• Check for CE marking or equivalent if importing to regions requiring it for lab safety

• Avoid misdeclaration as household equipment to prevent reclassification and penalties