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U.S. imports of gas-tight biological safety cabinets (HS 841470) totaled $2.0M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Gas-Tight Biological Safety Cabinets paid $14K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $78K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Gas-Tight Biological Safety Cabinets imports of $2.0M in April 2026 ran 284% above the year-to-date monthly average of $514K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGas-tight biological safety cabinets are specialized containment enclosures used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and high-containment laboratory settings where airtight integrity is required beyond the performance of standard biosafety cabinets. The entire heading resolves to a single tariff line (8414700000), reflecting the product's narrow, well-defined scope. Switzerland leads US import supply, with Italy and the United Kingdom also among the top sources — a supplier profile consistent with the precision-engineering and life-sciences manufacturing strengths of those countries. Buyers should confirm that imported units meet applicable NSF/ANSI or equivalent performance standards required by end-use facilities.
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The gas-tight designation requires that the cabinet provide an airtight seal, typically verified by pressure-hold or leak-rate testing. Standard Class II biosafety cabinets that rely on airflow rather than a sealed enclosure are classified under different headings. Importers should retain manufacturer test certifications and product specifications to substantiate the gas-tight classification at entry.
Switzerland hosts several globally recognized manufacturers of high-specification laboratory containment equipment, and its precision-engineering sector has long supplied pharmaceutical and biotech research facilities worldwide. The concentration of supply from Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom reflects the niche, high-value nature of this product category, where established certifications and long customer relationships matter more than cost-driven sourcing.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| MEXICO | -- | $123K | +$123K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $88K | +$88K |
| LITHUANIA | $55K | -- | -$55K |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $36K | +$36K |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8414700000 | GAS-TIGHT BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS | $2.0M | 17.42% | $14K |
GAS-TIGHT BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8414700000 | GAS-TIGHT BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS | $328K |
GAS-TIGHT BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $20K | $98K | +$79K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $55K | $36K | -$19K |