Lab-Scale Spray Dryer SD-05 from Japan
Compact spray dryer designed for laboratory use in drying liquid samples into fine powders through atomization and hot air drying. Used in pharmaceutical and food R&D for small-batch production. Classified under HTS 8419.33.5000 as spray dryer apparatus involving temperature change for material treatment.
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
• Verify equipment specs confirm spray drying function with temperature control; obtain manufacturer's declaration for non-domestic use
• Ensure compliance with FDA regs if for pharma apps
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as lab instrument under Chapter 90