Ethylene Oxide Medical Sterilizer Chamber from Germany
Sealed chamber system using EtO gas for low-temperature sterilization of heat-sensitive surgical implants and devices. Includes aeration cycles for gas removal. While gas-based, classified under HTS 8419.20.00 for medical sterilizers when involving temperature control.
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
• Comply with OSHA EtO exposure limits; include safety interlocks certs
• Hazardous material declaration for shipping EtO components
• Differentiate from pure chemical reactors