Pharmaceutical Homogenizer from Japan
High-pressure homogenizer that creates stable emulsions for pharmaceutical creams and suspensions by forcing product through narrow gaps at 1000+ bar. Falls under HTS 8479.82.00 for emulsifying function essential to drug formulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA 21 CFR compliance and pressure specs (>500 bar) for proper pharma classification
• Document sterile design features (CIP/SIP capable) distinguishing from food equipment