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Commercial Ultraviolet Water Purifier from Germany

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 — 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

• 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