Calutron Electromagnetic Separator from China
Electromagnetic device that ionizes material and uses magnetic fields to separate isotopes based on mass differences, historically used for uranium. It is apparatus for isotopic separation under HTS 8401.20.00.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Prepare historical use affidavits if refurbished; new builds need full design blueprints
• Avoid pitfalls by classifying magnets separately—full apparatus stays in 8401
• NRC pre-clearance essential; track vacuum chamber and ion source components