Steam Generator for Surgical Sterilizer from Germany
Component that produces pressurized steam for surgical sterilizers used in hospitals to sterilize surgical tools. Falls under HTS 8419.90.50 due to its role in medical sterilizers employing steaming process with temperature change. Critical for infection control in operating rooms.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include biocompatibility test reports per ISO 10993; declare as medical device part for proper scrutiny; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain steel components