U.S. imports of gas-tight biological safety cabinets (HS 841470) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Gas-Tight Biological Safety Cabinets paid $247K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 10.02% of the $2.5M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Gas-Tight Biological Safety Cabinets imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 44% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 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.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 10 of 10 in heading 8414
Subheading 841470 · $2.5M of $1.4B
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$326KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $14.5M of Gas-Tight Biological Safety Cabinets.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8414700000 | Gas-Tight Biological Safety Cabinets | $2.5M | 10.02% | 100.00% | $247K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8414700000 | Gas-Tight Biological Safety Cabinets | $326K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and Switzerland together supply 100% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.02% of total import value.