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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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