Gel Knife and Scraper Tool from Japan
A dual-purpose stainless steel tool used for excising and scraping DNA or RNA bands from gels after electrophoresis runs. It is a hand tool specifically designed for use with electrophoresis equipment in biochemical analysis. This tool is classified under tariff item 9027.90.00 as an accessory for analysis instruments, not as a general-purpose tool.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Starts With 9027. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Declare the tool as a dedicated accessory for electrophoresis instruments, providing the instrument model it is used with
• Be prepared to demonstrate that it is not a general-purpose tool, as CBSA may otherwise classify it under Chapter 82
• If the tool is made of stainless steel, ensure it does not fall under base metal parts of general use exclusions