Laboratory Instrument Thermal Insulation Blanket from Japan
A fiberglass-reinforced silicone blanket, 0.5-2mm thick, used to maintain thermal stability of precision instruments like ovens, incubators, and temperature-sensitive analyzers during ambient temperature changes. This insulation accessory is designed for use with Chapter 90 equipment to ensure accurate measurements. It is not specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule, making it classifiable under 9033.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the blanket is not a part of the instrument itself but an accessory, as parts of Chapter 90 instruments may be classified elsewhere
• If the blanket is made of vulcanised rubber, check if it falls under heading 40.16, which is excluded from Chapter 90
• Provide evidence of its use with specific Chapter 90 instruments to support classification under 9033