Cryogenic Oxygen Liquefier COL-1000 from Japan
Machinery that purifies and liquefies oxygen from air using Claude cycle refrigeration, producing liquid oxygen for medical and industrial oxygen supply. It qualifies under HTS 8419.60.5000 as other gas liquefaction equipment involving cooling and condensation processes. Key components include turbo-expanders and plate-fin heat exchangers.
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
• Obtain FDA registration if intended for medical oxygen production post-import to ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide engineering drawings showing liquefaction cycle to confirm classification over general cooling equipment
• Avoid delays by pre-clearing with CBP on cryogenic insulation materials that may trigger additional inspections