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%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
• 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