Qsonica Q700 Ultrasonic Cell Disruptor from China
The Qsonica Q700 is a benchtop ultrasonic disruptor designed for lysing cells and extracting biomolecules through cavitation-induced material breakdown. It qualifies under HTS 8456.20.5000 as an 'other' ultrasonic machine tool for removing material via ultrasonic processes, applicable to biotech research outside semiconductor fabrication.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Include biocompatibility certifications for probe materials to meet biotech import standards; avoid generic 'lab equipment' descriptions
• Document probe sizes and amplitudes to prove material disruption capability over mere sonication