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U.S. imports of medical, surgical, or laboratory sterilizers (HS 841920) totaled $17.6M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Medical, Surgical, or Laboratory Sterilizers paid $936K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $9.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Medical, Surgical, or Laboratory Sterilizers imports of $17.6M in April 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $22.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAutoclaves and other sterilization equipment used in clinical, surgical, and laboratory settings are split at the US 10-digit level between medical/surgical sterilizers (8419200010) and laboratory sterilizers (8419200020). The end-use designation — healthcare facility versus research or analytical lab — drives subheading selection and may also affect FDA device registration requirements for units marketed as medical devices. Importers should confirm whether a unit meets FDA's definition of a medical device, which would trigger 510(k) clearance or equivalent premarket review independent of customs classification.
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If the sterilizer is intended for use in human medical or surgical applications and meets FDA's definition of a medical device, it is subject to FDA premarket review (e.g., 510(k) clearance) before commercial distribution in the US. Laboratory sterilizers used solely for research purposes may fall outside device regulation, but the intended use must be clearly documented. Consult a regulatory affairs specialist alongside your customs broker.
Product specifications, marketing materials, and the manufacturer's intended-use statement are the primary evidence. Units sold to hospitals and surgical centers with clinical sterilization claims point to 8419200010, while units marketed to research institutions for culture media or instrument decontamination support 8419200020. Ambiguous dual-use products may warrant a CBP binding ruling.
Monthly import values over time
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8419200010 | MEDICAL OR SURGICAL STERILIZERS | $9.7M | 10.00% | $352K |
| 8419200020 | LABORATORY STERILIZERS | $8.0M | 10.00% | $584K |
MEDICAL OR SURGICAL STERILIZERS
LABORATORY STERILIZERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8419200000 | MEDICAL, SURGICAL OR LABORATORY STERILIZERS | $5.9M |
MEDICAL, SURGICAL OR LABORATORY STERILIZERS
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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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $10.3M | $267K | -$10.1M |
| Michigan | $140K | $3.5M | +$3.4M |
| California | $792K | $584K | -$208K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $7.9M | $38K | -$7.9M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.9M | $625K | -$3.2M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $141K | $3.2M | +$3.0M |