Pilot Lyophilizer LyoPilot 12 from Japan
Pilot-scale freeze drying unit for process development, with multiple shelves and vacuum system for sublimation drying of heat-sensitive materials. Used in food and pharma scale-up. Classified in HTS 8419.33.5000 for lyophilisation apparatus.
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
• Provide shelf temperature profiles and vacuum specs in docs; ensure no domestic kitchen resemblance
• Validate for ATEX if explosive materials
• Common error: classifying as oven