Vacuum Pump Assembly for Medical Sterilizers

This vacuum pump module creates the necessary vacuum for pre-sterilization air removal in medical steam sterilizers, ensuring thorough steam penetration for sterilizing bandages, linens, and equipment. Built with corrosion-resistant materials for repeated high-temperature cycles. Classified in HTS 8419.90.50.40 for parts of medical sterilizers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8414.80Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If used for general air/vacuum evacuation in non-sterilizer lab setups

Air or vacuum pumps for lab use outside temperature-change sterilizer processes.

8419.90.10Same rate: 35%

If parts of domestic water heaters or non-sterilizer appliances

Parts for instantaneous/storage water heaters if lacking medical context.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pump curve data and compatibility certs with specific sterilizer models

Comply with USP Class VI for any plastic components in contact with steam

Avoid misdeclaration as general lab pumps (8413 series) by including end-use statements

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