Medical Grade Dielectric Sterilizer

Dielectric heating equipment for sterilizing medical instruments via controlled moisture evaporation and pathogen kill. Uses precise dielectric loss for laboratory validation. HTS 8514.40.00.00 covers this heat treatment application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.90.75.80Same rate: 35%

If certified as medical sterilization device

Medical/lab sterilizers classify under 9018 instruments.

8419.20.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If steam or hot air sterilization method

Thermal sterilizers fall under electric ovens of 8419.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA registration and sterilization validation data required alongside HTS docs

Specify lab/industrial use to avoid medical device classification

Biocompatibility test reports may expedite clearance

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