Repaired Pfizer Pharmaceutical Mixing Vessel from Japan
Pfizer stainless steel mixing tank exported for weld repairs and electropolishing abroad. HTS 9802.00.5060 covers US pharma equipment improved by sanitary processing. Duty only on repair costs.
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
• USP/3A dairy sanitation certifications required for pharma vessel reimport compliance
• Weld x-ray reports and surface finish measurements document repair improvements
• FDA prior notice filing coordinates with CBP 9802 processing for pharma equipment