Vertical Steam Sterilizer for Hospitals from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA establishment registration required; include biocompatibility testing for chamber materials
• Declare exact capacity and cycle types to match statistical reporting requirements