Pharmaceutical Solvent Recovery Still from Japan
Vacuum distillation unit designed to recover solvents like acetone and methanol from pharmaceutical manufacturing waste streams. Classified under HTS 8419.40.0080 for industrial rectifying plant involving vaporization and condensation. Stainless steel construction with automated reflux control.
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 registration required for pharma-related equipment; include validation protocols
• Document explosion-proof certifications (ATEX/IECEx) for flammable solvent handling
• Avoid reclassification as lab equipment (8419.40.0060) by proving industrial scale (>50L capacity)