Autoclave Sterilization Chamber from Japan
The main pressure vessel component of a laboratory autoclave used for high-pressure steam sterilization of medical instruments and glassware. Classified under HTS 8419.90.50 as a part of laboratory sterilizers involving temperature change processes like steaming. Essential for achieving aseptic conditions in research settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify FDA registration for medical-use parts; provide sterilization validation documentation; ensure pressure vessel certifications like ASME compliance to avoid customs holds