Commercial Ultraviolet Water Purifier from China
An industrial UV sterilizer that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect water by inactivating bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens without chemicals. Classified under HTS 8421.21.00.00 for its specific function in water purification processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide UV dosage rate specifications to prove water purification efficacy during customs review
• Ensure compliance with EPA UV disinfection guidelines for potable water systems
• Avoid misclassification by documenting exclusion of chemical dosing components