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Thermo Scientific Lindberg/Blue M Box Furnace from Japan

High-performance box furnace for laboratory heat treatment of ceramics and metals up to 1700°C, with silicon carbide heating elements. It is classified in HTS 8514.39.9000 as other laboratory electric furnaces. Features include over-temperature protection and programmable controllers.

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

• Obtain NIST-traceable calibration certificates for temperature controllers to meet lab import standards

• Declare exact maximum temperature and chamber dimensions to confirm laboratory-scale classification

• Avoid shipping with samples inside; clean thoroughly to prevent biosafety or contamination issues