Ethylene Oxide Medical Sterilizer Chamber from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with OSHA EtO exposure limits; include safety interlocks certs
• Hazardous material declaration for shipping EtO components
• Differentiate from pure chemical reactors