Vertical Steam Sterilizer for Hospitals

Large-capacity vertical autoclave for bulk sterilization of hospital linens, surgical drapes, and waste in central sterile services departments. Employs high-pressure steam for complete microbial kill. HTS 8419.20.00 covers such medical sterilizers for temperature-change processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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8421.39.01Higher: 35% vs 10%

If classified as filtering/centrifugal equipment for waste processing

Sterilizers with primary filtration functions shift to Chapter 84 filtering machinery.

8516.79.00.00Higher: 12.7% vs 10%

If electrically heated without pressure vessel features

Simple electric heaters for sterilization resemble Chapter 85 heating appliances.

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FDA establishment registration required; include biocompatibility testing for chamber materials

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