Gel Knife and Scraper Tool from United States
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 — United States → Canada
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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